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Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire (Paperback)

by Derek Landy (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books (1 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007257058
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007257058
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,090 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"...people in the book world are raving about this book." --Glasgow Herald


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'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.'
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30 of 32 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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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, frivolity that releases your inner child. , 6 Oct 2008
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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12 of 21 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 Degas delights again
Rupert Degas brings the world of Skulduggery Pleasant alive yet again, with his amazingly resonant vocal range. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michaela

5.0 out of 5 stars Skulduggery returns for an exciting and hilarious adventure
I absolutely adored Skulduggery Pleasant; I counted down the days until the sequel was released, bought it the second it came onto the shelves and had read it within hours. Read more
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great book, have all so far in this series, looking forward to the next one
Published 6 months ago by Ms. K. A. Holden

5.0 out of 5 stars Skulduggery Pleasant Playing with Fire
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
Published 6 months ago by H. Hansen

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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