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"It has an amazing plot and well-drawn characters. It's a fun, fast fantasy that is hard to put down." Families magazines
'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud
'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.'
Philip Ardagh, Guardian
'A gripping debut.'
Phil Hogan, Observer
'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan
"A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue."
Robert Dunbar, Irish Times
"[Landy's] fight scenes are perfectly pitched. His characters are exceptionally well drawn and delightfully colourful… Reading [this book] is like riding a rollercoaster.” Irish Independent
"Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages… With writing of this standard, a rattling plot and definite potential for cross-over appeal, it's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired." Irish Mail on Sunday
"Humour and magic combine in this thrilling adventure."
Waterstone's Books Quarterly
"…people in the book world are raving about this book."
Glasgow Herald
"It's pacy, it's funny, it's irreverent. The relationship between Skulduggery and Stephanie is tremendously strong. Stephanie is a splendid character – blunt, logical and outspoken… We enjoyed Skkulduggery Pleasant. Muchly. Roll on volume two!" The Book Bag
"A rip-roaring adventure." Irish Sunday Independent
"Full of black humour, super powers, mysteries, murder and mayhem." Carousel
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Hugely enjoyable -- a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'A gripping debut.' Phil Hogan, Observer 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan "A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue." Robert Dunbar, Irish Times "[Landy's] fight scenes are perfectly pitched. His characters are exceptionally well drawn and delightfully colourful! Reading [this book] is like riding a rollercoaster." Irish Independent "Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages! With writing of this standard, a rattling plot and definite potential for cross-over appeal, it's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired." Irish Mail on Sunday "Humour and magic combine in this thrilling adventure." Waterstone's Books Quarterly "!people in the book world are raving about this book." Glasgow Herald "It's pacy, it's funny, it's irreverent. The relationship between Skulduggery and Stephanie is tremendously strong. Stephanie is a splendid character -- blunt, logical and outspoken! We enjoyed Skkulduggery Pleasant. Muchly. Roll on volume two!" The Book Bag "A rip-roaring adventure." Irish Sunday Independent "Full of black humour, super powers, mysteries, murder and mayhem." Carousel
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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Since childhood I've always enjoyed a good read that enlivens the imagination and makes me smile. I was after a new read, something along the dark and twisted road with a morbid sense of humour; who would have thought it would be found in a "childrens" book?
I read reviews on Amazon about this book and was pleasantly surprised by the number of "adults" who too like to venture into their deepest imagination, and who better to do it with than Skulduggery? It was the number of warm and encouraging reviews that pursueded me to buy this adventure.
I loved every word of it. The characters and plot are well developed and rounded with interesting and strangely believable backstories. Derek Landy has touched on the single most important point that leads to the spectacular success of this book, we all want to believe in magic and so we are compelled to agree with Stephanie in her pursuit of her uncle's mysterious death. She encounters trouble and problems in everyway imaginable, both in her old normal life and in her new mysterious, magical and dangerous one.
I for one can't wait until my newly pre-ordered copy of Skulduggery Pleasant: 2 drops through my letterbox! Bravo!
I read reviews on Amazon about this book and was pleasantly surprised by the number of "adults" who too like to venture into their deepest imagination, and who better to do it with than Skulduggery? It was the number of warm and encouraging reviews that pursueded me to buy this adventure.
I loved every word of it. The characters and plot are well developed and rounded with interesting and strangely believable backstories. Derek Landy has touched on the single most important point that leads to the spectacular success of this book, we all want to believe in magic and so we are compelled to agree with Stephanie in her pursuit of her uncle's mysterious death. She encounters trouble and problems in everyway imaginable, both in her old normal life and in her new mysterious, magical and dangerous one.
I for one can't wait until my newly pre-ordered copy of Skulduggery Pleasant: 2 drops through my letterbox! Bravo!
75 of 86 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Important to note that Scepter of the Ancients is a re-print of the original Skullduggery Pleasant book - just re-titled ( we accidentally bought both - fell for the same trick when Northern Lights became the Golden compass, and when Sorcerers Apprentice was retitled Magicians Apprentice...all very annoying, I wish Amazon would make it clearer)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
what a fantastic read, i got into skulldugery through a friends child and what a brilliiant goldmine this is, i just can't get enough of the adventures of skulldugery and his friends, fab for adults aswell as kids.
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Story brilliant, CD disappointing!
My son and I love the Skulduggery stories and I think Rupert Degas was BORN to read it for these CDs - he's so good at the accents. Read more
Published 17 days ago by IdaDownes
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this was the frist proper book i read and i manged to read it in a week. Once you start you can't stop
Published 28 days ago by stacie
Pleasantly Surprising
I was recommended these books by a friend and was pleasantly surprised when, by the end of the first sentence, I was hooked. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gordius
Emma
Awesome book! I LOVE the series of books, they are sooooo funny. Personally, I like this one the best. It is HYSTERICAL. Even though I'm only 12 I would really recommend this book!
Published 2 months ago by Dr. Gilian E. T. Dunn
Absolutely awesome
I read this over the summer holiday and it was just fantastic. So good I went out and brought every single book,
I would definitely recommend it to people over 8. Read more
I would definitely recommend it to people over 8. Read more
Published 2 months ago by exaler28
Fantastic - absolutely fantastic .....
( Before start writing my reiveiw, I would just like you to note that i am 10 years old).
This book is absolutely amazing and I loved it the whole way through- I... Read more
This book is absolutely amazing and I loved it the whole way through- I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by The Demon
This Book is God!
Wow, Derek Landy is a genius.
5/5 10/10 absolutely brilliant, one of the best books i have read. Read more
5/5 10/10 absolutely brilliant, one of the best books i have read. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Brine
Bought for a friend
My friend asked for this book for her birthday and I think she has really enjoyed it. The book itself arrived quickly and was well packaged so overall I am very pleased.
Published 4 months ago by Rachel
Great present
I bought this book for a present for an 11 year old. He enjoyed the book & it was appropriate for his age.
Published 4 months ago by Sandi
Awesome!
I really liked this book. Skulduggery Pleasant is funny but there is also mild violence as well as mysteries to work out. It is suitable for 10+ years. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Duncan
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