But even though we as readers think the beast is awesome, Barclay hates it. The first third was solid, with mushroom collector protagonist Barclay accidentally bonding to a rad mythic Beast, getting exiled, and learning about the world. Really cool start here, with a big sprawling forest of magical creatures and a crap village called Dullshire that's just absolutely bonkers terrified of them. Not only am I excited to read the second book in the Wilderlore series, I’m also curious to try out more books by Amanda Foody! Overall, this was a fun read! I recommend trying this book out if you enjoy middle grade novels about adventure and magical creatures. 😂 My only complaint was that I felt like the conflict at the end kind of resolved too quickly. The plot twist that happened wasn’t something I expected, though I feel like I should have guessed it. By the end of the book, I was proud of Barclay and his decisions with what he wanted to do next.
I also enjoyed the character development that Barclay went through and the friendships he made throughout his adventure! From the very beginning Barclay was against the Lore Keeper community and going on any type of adventure. The companionship between Beasts and Lore Keeper is similar to the bond between a Pokémon trainer and their Pokémon. It was interesting to learn about the history of their world and how they trained with their Beasts.
My favourite part of this novel is the world building! I enjoyed learning about the different types of Beasts that existed and the different types of Lore Keepers (which is someone who bonds with Beasts). But when he accidentally bonds with a Beast, he has to leave home and try to find a way to break the bond. As an orphan in a small village, Barclay feels so out of place and believes if he works hard as an apprentice, one day he can become a mushroom farmer and belong in the community.
The Accidental Apprentice focuses on a 11 year old boy named Barclay who’s longing to fit in somewhere. After reading this, I can see why fans would love it! I was obsessed with Pokémon when I was younger and reading this brought back the nostalgia of seeing characters go on adventures, befriending creatures, and competing in challenges together! This book is the first in the new Wilderlore series and was marketed as a book for fans of Pokémon and How to Train Your Dragon. I usually don’t read middle grade books (other than novels by Rick Riordan), so I was pleasantly surprised to find out how much I enjoyed reading this book!
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