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Skulduggery Pleasant

By Derek Landy

Book 1 of 9 in the Skulduggery Pleasant (Phase 1) series

Stephanie’s inheritance reveals her uncle’s spooky stories weren’t stories—and danger is waking beneath the estate.

witty thrilling imaginative

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Average score: 5

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Genres

Fantasy Adventure Humour

What is Skulduggery Pleasant about?

When twelve-year-old Stephanie inherits her uncle's estate, she discovers his horror stories were true. Teaming up with Skulduggery Pleasant, a witty skeleton detective, they battle dark forces to prevent a powerful weapon from falling into evil hands.

About the author

Derek Landy is an author from Ireland, best known for his exciting Skulduggery Pleasant series. His books are packed with magic, adventure, and clever humour. Derek loves creating unforgettable characters and thrilling stories that keep readers hooked from start to finish. When he's not writing, he enjoys watching films and reading comics.

Pages

379 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2007

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