About Skulduggery PleasantDive into the thrilling world of Skulduggery Pleasant, the first book in Derek Landy's acclaimed fantasy series. Meet Stephanie Edgley, a seemingly ordinary twelve-year-old girl whose life takes an extraordinary turn after her horror-writer uncle, Gordon, passes away. She soon discovers that her uncle's tales of magic and monsters were far from fiction when she encounters Skulduggery Pleasant – a wise-cracking, powerful magician who also happens to be a dead, reanimated skeleton detective.Together, this unlikely duo must navigate a hidden world of magic, dark forces, and ancient secrets. Pursued by sinister entities desperate to recover a mysterious key, Stephanie and Skulduggery embark on a dangerous adventure. As they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to unleash chaos, they'll need all their wits, magic, and a healthy dose of bickering to survive. Derek Landy masterfully blends humour, action, and a touch of the macabre, making this a captivating read for young fantasy and mystery fans.Key Details Author: Derek Landy Publisher: HarperCollins UK Format: Paperback, 388 pages Language: English Published: 2007 ISBN: 9780007241620 Order from BookClub.com.mt — Malta and Gozo's online bookstore.
