Playing With Fire
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
Published: 2018
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Skulduggery Pleasant .
This book was published in 2018 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Derek Landy is the author of the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, which has been published in 35 languages and won him many awards, including the Red House Children's Book Award and the Irish Book of the Decade.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Independent Booksellers Award - Children's Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Children's Book of the Year category by the Independent Booksellers Award.
Dublin Airport Authority Irish Children's Book of the Year Award - Seniors
This book was recognised in the Seniors category by the Dublin Airport Authority Irish Children's Book of the Year Award.
"A high-intensity tale....Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end."
- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Utterly charming...perfect for the Potter crowd."
- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor."
- BCCB
"Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off."
- ALA Booklist
"Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you'll be clamoring for a sequel."
- Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series
