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Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing With Fire
(13 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Book two in the Skulduggery Pleasant series
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Skeletons, vampires, black magic, ancient gods, secret powers and a gruesome monster who is a distant relation of the one Frankenstein brought to life but far less friendly and much more dangerous...
If you still need encouragement to pick up this book and follow the adventures of Skulduggery Pleasant, skeleton detective, and his sidekick Valkyrie Cain as they try to stop the evil Baron Vengeous and save the world, the story is also very funny.
This witty and irreverent fantasy adventure has a ludicrous plot, unbelievable characters and will be loved by most 9-14 year olds.
Be warned though, some of the violence may be a little too graphic for younger readers.
What you thought...
Average rating:
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Ahmed, 07 July 2022
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I have read the whole series multiple times and it never gets old it is the best book series I've ever read, it ranges from hilarious skeletons to action packed fighting scenes and I recommended a hundred percent to anyone!
Raito, 16 January 2022
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these books are amazing and packed full of magic and suspence i love them
archer, 09 September 2021
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The whole Skulduggery Pleasant series is amazing, it's full of sarcastic humour and hilarious characters as well as action and adventure. I definitely recommend the series to everyone as it contains a little bit of every genre.
Lylah, 28 June 2021
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I absolutely am in love with this book and this series!!! I love the way Derek Landy is able to change the mood of the chapter. It is facetious and hilarious. Skulduggery and Valkyrie's wit is out of the world!!!
Cherie, 24 May 2021
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This book is great! In fact, the whole series is amazing. You should definitely read them.
Cassia, 23 February 2021
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Great! I read the whole set ; it was worth the money
Kieron, 10 February 2021
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Really amazing to read. One of the best masterpieces of modern day books. It`s fast, funny and full of sarcasm, jokes and funny quips. I recommend the Skulduggery Pleasant books for all magic and mystery fiction lovers.
Eduardo, 07 August 2017
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Serpine has been defeated! But now Baron Vengeous has broken out of prison and is bent on bringing back the dark gods , who are said to have ruled the earth, with the help of a vampire and a hit-man deulxe. Can the good guys possibly win? Great book.
Shadow, 30 November 2015
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I've got the whole collection and they're very interesting to read so i think you should make some more to the collection.
vicky, 04 January 2014
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i love it
mohammed, 13 October 2013
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Again, another amazing book by Derek Landy! I dont care what books you like to read, you need to read it, no matter what, so pick it up!
Kathryn, 30 September 2013
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this book was extremley funny and i can't wait for the next book in the series to come out. Perfect for anyone who likes a laugh and a bit of gore at the same time. Doesn't matter who you are just pick up and read this book NOW!!!
rubin, 21 June 2012
Darek Landy has an incredible knack for writing, his stories range from tear jerking horrors to hysterical homohablican tales. Lovely stuff from Gaffy Landy!