The Nightkeeper’s Apprentice

£4.99

When Second World War bombs start falling, twelve-year-old Eilidh Flett is evacuated to a place she’s never heard of, to live with family she’s never met. Stuck on a remote Orkney island, Eilidh’s aunt gives her just two rules: don’t touch anything that washes up on the shore, and never ever enter the island’s lighthouse.

But this seemingly dull island is full of surprises. With the help of a ghostly new friend, Eilidh begins to unravel the lighthouse’s 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 Nightkeeper’s Apprentice?

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

Reviews

'Full of wonder and heart, this northern wartime tale shines like a light in dark waters. The Nightkeeper's 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

'Exploring death and destiny through a thrilling elemental adventure, this wonderful novel has emotional depth, and enduring impact. A lyrical, suspenseful page-turner that will be adored by thoughtful readers who love darkly magical stories and ghostly tales.'
-- LoveReading4Kids, April 2026 Debut and Star Book of the Month

'An edge of your seat read! It's such a well written story with themes of destiny, loss and hope.'
-- Mum of Boys Northeast (Instagram)