The Nightkeeper's Apprentice

By: Jude Reid

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Paperback | 19 March 2026

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224 Pages

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When Second World War bombs start falling, twelve-year-old Eilidh Flett is evacuated to a place shes never heard of, to live with family shes never met. Stuck on a remote Orkney island, Eilidhs aunt gives her just two rules: dont touch anything that washes up on the shore, and never ever enter the islands lighthouse.

But this seemingly dull island is full of surprises. With the help of a ghostly new friend, Eilidh begins to unravel the lighthouses mysteries: long-kept family secrets, a hidden order of Nightkeepers, and a darkly dangerous magic that could change the world as she knows it.

Does Eilidh have what it takes to become a Nightkeepers Apprentice?

This enthralling upper middle grade mystery explores destiny, loss and hope. Jude Reids lyrical debut childrens novel is inspired by the wild places and magical folklore of Scotland.

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Full of wonder and heart, this northern wartime tale shines like a light in dark waters. The Nightkeepers Apprentice is both a magical glimpse into the ancient, secret tradition of Nightkeeping, and a moving story about loss and belonging.
Journeying with Eilidh to this remote skerry, I could feel the wind in my hair and hear the Finfolk singing.
-- Alex Mullarky, author of The Sky Beneath the Stone

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