SUMMARY: In this action-packed story, twelve-year-old Stephanie Edhley inherits her eccentric but wealthy Uncle Gordon’s property and possessions. She also inherits passage into a secret world of magic, danger, suspense, very interesting characters, and save-the-world battles. Stephanie’s partner through the novel’s adventures is Skulduggery Pleasant, a skeleton detective who protects her and shows her the ropes.
PERSONAL REACTION: What I liked most about Skulduggery Pleasant is the easy interactions and conversations between Stephanie and Skulduggery. Their dialogue is witty, fun, and relaxed despite the dangerous predicaments in which they find themselves. It’s a fun read, although at times it seemed a little more suited for young adolescent readers, than older.
CLASSROOM EXTENSION: Students will create a representation of Gordon’s house and property using descriptions and details from the text.
Landy, D. (2007). Skulduggery Pleasant. New York, NY: Harper Collins.
I loved their relationship/banter too. You need to try the audio if you read the next one in the series.
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