The Accidental Apprentice

Written by Amanda Foody

Narrated by Steve West

A New York Times bestseller!

A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Woods in this “wholesome, delightful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), and cheeky middle grade fantasy debut—perfect for fans of Nevermoor and How to Train Your Dragon.

The last thing Barclay Thorne ever wanted was an adventure.

Thankfully, as an apprentice to the town’s mushroom farmer, Barclay need only work hard and follow the rules to one day become the head mushroom farmer himself. No danger required. But then Barclay accidentally breaks his town’s most sacred rule: never ever EVER stray into the Woods, for within the Woods lurk vicious magical Beasts.

To Barclay’s horror, he faces a fate far worse than being eaten: he unwittingly bonds with a Beast and is run out of town by an angry mob. Determined to break this bond and return home, Barclay journeys to find the mysterious town of Lore Keepers, people who have also bonded with Beasts and share their powers.

But after making new friends, entering a dangerous apprenticeship exam, and even facing the legendary Beast of the Woods, Barclay must make a difficult choice: return to the home and rules he’s always known, or embrace the adventure awaiting him.

This paperback edition includes a brand new, highly-illustrated map of the Woods.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Mar 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781797121628

Amanda Foody

Amanda Foody has always considered imagination to be our best attempt at magic. After spending her childhood longing to attend Hogwarts, she now loves to write about immersive settings and characters grappling with insurmountable destinies. She holds a master's in accountancy from Villanova University and a bachelor of arts in English literature from the College of William and Mary.

Reviews for The Accidental Apprentice

[Megan Forell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Incredible I can’t wait for a sequel it better happen soon

[RV · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

‘Wilderlore’ is an action packed adventure filled with magical creatures and wonderful characters that keep you turning the pages until the very end.

A beautifully written story to begin this wonderful series! Amanda Foody does a wonderful job introducing her readers into the wonderful world she created and makes you feel as if you were in the entire story, tagging along with Barclay, his friends, and their beasts!

~Written by a 13 year old~

[Fiona · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This a rip off they copied another book series lol