Skulduggery Pleasant Award-winning author by Derek Landy (author)

Author/Illustrator

Derek Landy

Derek Landy is the author of the bestselling, awardwinning Skulduggery books – the funniest dead detective ever!

Before writing his children’s story about a sharply-dressed skeleton detective, Derek wrote the screenplays for a zombie movie and a murderous thriller in which everybody dies.

As a black belt in Kenpo Karate he has taught countless children how to defend themselves, in the hopes of building his own private munchkin army. He firmly believes that they await his call to strike against his enemies (he doesn’t actually have any enemies, but he’s assuming they’ll show up, sooner or later).

Derek lives on the outskirts of Dublin, and the reason he writes his own biography blurb is so that he can finally refer to himself in the third person without looking pompous or insane.

Reviews

1. Ben
   on 10 June 2016

   One of my favourite books

   Skulduggery Pleasant is a really fun book once you get into it. Derek Landy tells us the story of Stephanie Edgley and chose every word really carefully. I must-read for people who love books with magic and intense action every other page (normal action on the other pages).

   4out of 5

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What kids think

1. Moonsweet
   on 29 August 2014

   My older brother introduced me into the series as he had read it when he was younger.I wasn’t warned i was going to be in for a real imaginary adventure. I loved reading about Stephanie a heir of the last of the ancient ones MUST READ if you havn’t already

2. fatisbad1
   on 20 July 2014

   this book is so instering and I love reading books only fun books my teacher told me reading is good I listiend to them and starting reading all the time. and them prizes that you could win I do hope I win so I will treasure it and look after it

   4out of 5

3. Valduggery11
   on 21 June 2014

   Loved it!

   5out of 5

4. TOMMYTUCKER04
   on 15 June 2014

   Awesome book. A real page turner!

   5out of 5

5. Nevey
   on 1 May 2014

   My review:

   What’s on common between a curious girl and skeleton ? That the lately passed aways horror author was the uncle of the girl and the best friend of the skeleton. Did I get your attention or not yet? The story begin with telling the well of the dead author when we all including Valkyrie’s family finds out that the lately passed away one left her all of his money, house and everything including his problem which mostly lead to his death. His best friend Skulduggery finds himself in charge of the safety of the very curious Valkyrie who finds her self within the world of ancient fights, book of names, the old ones and people on battle to get the faceless one back to our world. She gets many new friends, discover her inner powers and destiny; by the end of this book you will get very entertained and you will wish to read more of this series .

   Over all:I am in love with this series already and going to give it 5 out of 5 stars. It suites Middle Grade reads and adults who are looking for light laughs and fun ;) . This is such exciting, well written, amazing conversations, FUN and entertainment all at one book. Please hand me part two right away…

   Favorite Quote(s): “So you won’t keep anything from me again?” He put his hand to his chest. “Cross my heart and hope to die.” “Okay then. Though you don’t actually have a heart,” she said. “I know.” “And technically, you’ve already died.” “I know that too.” “Just so we’re clear.”

   5out of 5

6. Kokky20
   on 20 March 2014

   One of the most fav

   5out of 5

7. AngelofDeath
   on 9 March 2014

   A great book, simply gothtastic.

8. BookMonster57
   on 8 March 2014

   An amazing book.

9. A-boy
   on 6 March 2014

   A good and Action-Packed book but it could have been better. And this is quite embarrassing but i actually had a crush on Valkyrie Cain ( Stephanie )! An Amazing Book!!

   5out of 5

10. bookaholic202
    on 6 March 2014

    It is full of action and magic. Set in Dublin Stephanie finds she is the descendant of a race of magical beings.

    5out of 5

11. books2000
    on 6 March 2014

    its good

12. Celine1
    on 5 March 2014

    Love these books so cool and fun with touching and action hero parts I love it

13. Spidergirl
    on 5 March 2014

    Didn’t like this book kept putting me to sleep

    1out of 5

14. Venera2
    on 4 March 2014

    This book is fantastic! You should read it if you are into adventure and fantasy books. Believe me,later you’ll be thanking me for telling you this .

    5out of 5

15. maybombay
    on 27 February 2014

    funny and i love skulduggery pleasant.Great book for horror and I don’t really like horror.;)

    5out of 5

16. TROLEVANS2002
    on 28 January 2014

    Dear SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB members,

    I am writing to inform you on the most brilliant book of this year ” Skulduggery Pleasant ”.

    I myself have turned into a bookworm over the past couple of years and now at the stage when reading lets you escape from the world of reality constantly around us every minute of every day.

    This book is currently at the top of my favourite reading books this month. I have read quite a lot of books over the years of my bookworm days and i have to admit that honestly this is definitley a stunning book which is totally worthwhile buying and reading whilst knowing that as soon as you finish this book you can read the next book as well as there is a whole series of Skulduggery Pleasant to work your way through.

    I would certainly recommend this mind blowing good book to any older readers out there who have yet to find that bit in them that loves to read.

    I feel the age ratings for this book should be 10-12 year olds as for some younger readers it could be a slight bit overwhelming , but of course every child is different so it depends more on what their personality is .

    I hope this review has helped you with your decision on choosing a brill book for your child to read !

    From scholastic book club member TROLEVANS2002

    5out of 5

17. TheBraveBubblegum
    on 25 January 2014

    This is simply the best book ever! It tells the story of 12 year old Stephanie Edgley as she teams up with a cool skeleton to save the world from an evil guy.This book will put you on the edge of your seat! A must read for Harry Potter fans

    5out of 5

18. skulduggerypleasantrules
    on 15 January 2014

    This book is great. I would advise you to read it if you like crime and adventure ( and dead detectives with teenage sidekicks ).

    5out of 5