Skulduggery Pleasant
Skulduggery Pleasant
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About Skulduggery Pleasant
Dive into the thrilling world of Skulduggery Pleasant, the first book in Derek Landy's acclaimed fantasy series. Meet Stephanie Edgley, a seemingly ordinary twelve-year-old girl whose life takes an extraordinary turn after her horror-writer uncle, Gordon, passes away. She soon discovers that her uncle's tales of magic and monsters were far from fiction when she encounters Skulduggery Pleasant – a wise-cracking, powerful magician who also happens to be a dead, reanimated skeleton detective.
Together, this unlikely duo must navigate a hidden world of magic, dark forces, and ancient secrets. Pursued by sinister entities desperate to recover a mysterious key, Stephanie and Skulduggery embark on a dangerous adventure. As they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to unleash chaos, they'll need all their wits, magic, and a healthy dose of bickering to survive. Derek Landy masterfully blends humour, action, and a touch of the macabre, making this a captivating read for young fantasy and mystery fans.
Key Details
- Author: Derek Landy
- Publisher: HarperCollins UK
- Format: Paperback, 388 pages
- Language: English
- Published: 2007
- ISBN: 9780007241620
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