Skulduggery Pleasant
On Sale: 04/03/2007
Skulduggery Pleasant
On Sale: 04/03/2007
Format:
ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults
IRA/CBC Young Adults’ Choice
VOYA Editor’s Choice
Publishers Weekly Best Book
About the Book
Meet Skulduggery Pleasant
Ace Detective
Snappy Dresser
Razor–tongued Wit
Crackerjack Sorcerer
and
Walking, Talking,
Fire-throwing Skeleton
—as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old.
These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.
The end of the world?
Over his dead body.
Critical Praise
“An utterly charming debut, perfect for the Potter crowd.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” - ALA Booklist
“Fun and quirky with lots of humor.” - Locus
“A distinctly Horowitzian humor and verve.” - London Times
“This book is a delight. Full of character, black humor, and great fun.” - Daily Telegraph (London)
“Expected to take over Harry Potter’s place.” - UPI
Resources
Product Details
- ISBN: 9780061231155
- ISBN 10: 0061231150
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- On Sale: 04/03/2007
- Pages: 400
- List Price:21.99 CAD
- Ages: 8 to 12
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Horror
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories