Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice
Start the epic New York Times bestselling Wilderlore series with this unforgettable fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of PERCY JACKSON, SKANDAR, and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
The first book in the New York Times bestselling, award-winning series WILDERLORE by Amanda Foody – 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.
Creators
Amanda Foody is the New York Times, USA Today, and indie bestselling author of the Wilderlore series, All of Us Villains and A Fate So Cold (with C.L. Herman), and more. Her work has appeared in publications including Buzzfeed, Popsugar, Culturess, and Amazon selected All of Us Villains as the Best Young Adult Book of 2021. She lives in Philadelphia with her partner and their two cats, Jelly Bean and Sesame. When not writing, she unironically loves to cook.
Reviews
The world-building calls forth the atmosphere of classic fantasy worlds while invoking fun and whimsy every step of the way … Wholesome, delightful, and jam-packed with adventure
Kirkus, Starred Review
Interweaving whimsicality with harsh realities, Foody’s middle grade debut introduces a richly realised fantasy world, populated by monsters both magnificently unknowable and all too human. A deeply immersive and auspicious series starter.
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
The Accidental Apprentice is an absolutely beautiful, mesmerising story about wild, thrilling adventures and accepting yourself for who you are, and it will transport you right back to your childhood.
The Nerd Daily
