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Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire (Paperback)

by Derek Landy (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books (1 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007303939
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007303939
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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"A debut that brings a much-needed twist to the mystery/fantasy genre with its wisecracking detective hero." New York Times "Readers will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end." Kirkus Reviews "An utterly charming debut, perfect for the Potter crowd." Publishers Weekly

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'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An eagerly anticpated novel., 1 April 2008
By Ms. S. HUDSON "SuzyQ" (Shropshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire (Hardcover)
My son and I have been waiting for the second book from Derek Landry since finishing the first Skulduggery Pleasent.

We devoured it as soon as it got into greedy hands. Neither of us were disappointed. It starts at a fast pace and doesn't slow down carrying you away on this exhilirating adventure.

Derek Landy has a brilliant way of creating belivable characters. My son describes Skulduggery as a skeletal Dr Who without the time travel, just the quick wit and whacky humour.

If you haven't read this book yet then please do. It is a book you can share as a family, as it is not age dependant.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, frivolity that releases your inner child. , 6 Oct 2008
This review is from: Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire (Paperback)
This book is fast paced action and it delivers. If you're expecting an exceptional use of the english language then prepare to be disappointed. It is a fun and delicious fantasy story that combines many different elements the young girl on a quest, the oddball hero and the battle between good and evil, all used to great effect. It is not a pretentious book but a simple read no word weaving only action. But read this before bed and be prepared to have a smile on your face. I was left wishing I was Valkyrie Cain and I wanted to be 10 again so I could reenact some of the fight scenes without looking too silly.
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9 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, 8 April 2008
By B. Forrester "chippy hakkie" (glos uk) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire (Hardcover)
I think this book is briliant because once I started reading it I just could not stop!!
Derek landy has created some amazing character's and I really started beliving the character's wherse real!!
if you are thinking about buying this book get it!!!!!! also it has got brilliant artwork on the cover and back!
every time you turn the page something exiting happens! I rate this book 10 out of 10 and the 1st book is
brilliant aswell!!!!



by Rafi age:8
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
A V.good book (within a series) which you can't seem to put down. I got the book for my son, who whilst reading it, hardly ever did anything else. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Mrs Marie Ashton

3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly disappointing sequal
I thoroughly enjoyed the first Skulduggery Pleasant book and I looked forward to this one. However, I found myself a little disappointed. Read more
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We have to thank Derek Landy, he has inspired our 10 year old son to read something other than Horrid Henry. He has read all the series of books and cannot put them down. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just... wow!
After reading the first book, my whole existence were screaming for more. So when I got the second book at my birthday party, I didn't spend that much time with my guests (laughs)... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars TOO GOOD!
This book is my absolute favourite. It is full of action (espeicial the last bit) and surprises. I think it is a one-of-a-kind book! And there's 7 more books to come! TOO GOOD!
Published 13 months ago by David Doran

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!
The series overall feel like a movie script, i mean the action sequence is great. Skulduggery's jokes and his style is just....way too cool desceribe. Read more
Published 13 months ago by L. Siddiqui

5.0 out of 5 stars marvellous
I got the first book at Christmas.When I started it I could not stop!When I got the second book I finished it in four days. Read more
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