Fantasy and Science Fiction for Children and Teens

Skulduggery Pleasant Skulduggery Pleasant: Book 1 Author: Derek Landy Paperback: 416 pages Recommended age range: 10 and up List Price: $7.99 Amazon.com price: $7.99 Buy it from Amazon.com

Description:

Gordon Edgley recently died and young Stephanie, his niece, got a surprise when she came to the reading of his will, when almost his entire cast of possesions and property are left to HER rather then her weaselly uncle or her two delightfully snobbish and impolite cousins, or perhaps the odd friend of Gordon Edgley's, Skulduggery Pleasant who speaks in phrases like "Good luck with whatever you decide to do with your life."

It was altogether shocking. Shortly afterward, chance brings her to her Uncle Gordon's house, a man breaks in with intent to kill, but is stopped by Skulduggery Pleasant, who appears to be a fire throwing skeleton.

Soon, strange events begin to unfold around Stephanie and Skulduggery Pleasant, and in the end, they are the only ones that can stop a dark magic from being unleashed on the worlds.

David's rating: 5.0 wands

David's Review:

This is five wands all the way through. This is hilarious and comical, as well exciting and imaginative. In my opinion, this is a Harry Potter calibur book. This should be good for readers of ALMOST any age, some of the youngest readers might have a little trouble, but this is one book you shouldn't pass down. A must read.

Mom's rating: 5.0 wands

Mom's Review:

Skulduggery Pleasant is one of those books that you just can't put down. It's exciting, it's funny, and it's filled with interesting characters doing interesting things. You just can't help but like Stephanie - her stubbornness, courage, and impulsivity make her a character to be reckoned with. The witty repartee between Skulduggery and Stephanie is hilarious and one of the delights of the book. It's a fun, fun book that will appeal to kids and adults who love adventure, excitement, magic, and humor.

Younger and more sensitive readers should know that there is a fairly high level of violence in this book. The humor takes the edge off of it, but some people may still be disturbed by it.

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