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Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant, #1)

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Fantasy Young Adult Mystery & Thriller Fiction Fantasy

by Derek Landy, Tom Percival

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4.21 (32.8K ratings)
calendar_today 2007
description 392 pages

Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy, Tom Percival holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 32.8K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 392 pages.

About Skulduggery Pleasant

Meet Skulduggery Pleasant

Ace Detective
Snappy Dresser
Razor–tongued Wit
Crackerjack Sorcerer
and
Walking, Talking,
Fire-throwing Skeleton

—as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old.

These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.

The end of the world?

Over his dead body.

Detail Value
Author Derek Landy, Tom Percival
Published 2007
Pages 392
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.21 / 5.00
Total Ratings 32,785

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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32.8K ratings
With a rating of 4.21, Skulduggery Pleasant is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.21
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Skulduggery Pleasant?

Skulduggery Pleasant is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Skulduggery Pleasant worth reading?

Based on 32.8K reader ratings, Skulduggery Pleasant has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Skulduggery Pleasant?

Skulduggery Pleasant has 392 pages.

Who wrote Skulduggery Pleasant?

Skulduggery Pleasant was written by Derek Landy, Tom Percival. It was first published in 2007.

What is the ISBN for Skulduggery Pleasant?

The ISBN-13 for Skulduggery Pleasant is 9780061231160.0.

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