Book Series · 2 Books

Skulduggery Pleasant Books

In order from Skulduggery Pleasant to The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire.

The Skulduggery Pleasant series is a set of 2 chapter books by Derek Landy, published between 2007 and 2021. Written for ages 10–15, most books run about 450 pages. Subjects across the series include detectives, good and evil, and imaginary places.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2007

Skulduggery Pleasant

By Derek Landy

A girl and a skeleton sorcerer must stop evil forces threatening the world.

384 pages· 68,048 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Stephanie inherits her uncle's estate, only to discover his horror stories were real. Now, pursued by dark forces, she teams up with Skulduggery, a witty skeleton sorcerer. Together, they must unravel a dangerous mystery and save the world. Can this unlikely duo outsmart the sinister powers at play, or will they fall victim to the very horrors they seek to defeat? Dive into a world where magic and danger lurk around every corner, and nothing is as it seems.

In reading order

Skulduggery Pleasant Series

2 books · Published 2007–2021

#1 in Series

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$858

Skulduggery Pleasant

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2007

A girl and a skeleton sorcerer must stop evil forces threatening the world.

Series

Sale price

$858

The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire

Chapter Book · Ages 11–14 · 2021

Dive into a thrilling recap and character guide of Skulduggery Pleasant's adventures.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Skulduggery Pleasant series?

There are 2 books in the Skulduggery Pleasant series. It began with Skulduggery Pleasant in 2007, and the newest book, The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire, was published in 2021.