Nightkeeper's Apprentice

Jude Reid is an author from Glasgow, Scotland. She finds time to write for adults and children in the narrow gaps between full-time work as a surgeon, wrangling her own kids and trying to tire out her border collie. Jude won the 2020 Kelpies Prize for Writing and developed The Nightkeeper's Apprentice, her debut children's novel, as part of the Kelpies Prize mentorship.

'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