Published: 2009
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This book features in the following series: Playaway Children, Skulduggery Pleasant .
This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.
This book was published in 2009 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.
Praise for Derek Landy:
`Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.' Inis
`Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.' Irish Post
Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless One:
`A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour' Sunday Express
`Fast and funny.' The Times
`A magical mystery that grabs you from the first word and doesn't let go, not even when you're finished, and leaves you gasping for more like a fish out of water. Terrifyingly good!' First News
Praise for Skulduggery:
'Hugely enjoyable - a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY
'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian
'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series
`Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages ... It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.' Irish Mail on Sunday
`A rip-roaring adventure.' Irish Sunday Independent