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Skulduggery Pleasant Books

In order from Skulduggery Pleasant to The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire.

The Skulduggery Pleasant series is a set of 3 chapter books by Derek Landy, published between 2007 and 2021. Written for ages 10–15, most books run about 380 pages. Subjects across the series include detectives, good and evil, and imaginary places.

Skulduggery Pleasant
Playing with Fire
The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire
Skulduggery Pleasant
The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire
Skulduggery Pleasant
Playing with Fire
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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

Skulduggery Pleasant

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

3 books · Published 2007–2021

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Playing with Fire

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2008

A deadly escape unleashes chaos, threatening everything Valkyrie and Skulduggery fought for.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Skulduggery Pleasant series?

There are 3 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.

What order should you read the Skulduggery Pleasant books in?

Start with Skulduggery Pleasant and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Skulduggery Pleasant books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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