Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780007241620
ISBN: 0007241623
Label: HarperCollins Children's Books
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Children's Books
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: September 03, 2007
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Studio: HarperCollins Children's Books

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Rating: - For young and old!
Makes an ideal bedtime story. I read it for my two children aged 6 and 8.
They loved it, Skullduggery has become a firm favourite.
I have read many bedtimes stories to them over the years and as an adult I find some very boring, I've sometimes found bedtime reading such a chore, but not with this book! I also found myself really looking forward to their bedtime, and not for the obvious reasons! haha.
I can't wait until the next book, because its proved very hard to find anything ... Read More

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Rating: - An average
There's only one word to describe this book - average.
This isn't a brilliant book, but then again it isn't really bad either. It's like getting on a rollercoaster only to discover that it doesn't go as fast as you first thought... Quirky lines and fun loving characters, with a half decent plot is what you should expect to see - if that's your kinda thing then by all means buy it. However if you prefer your books to be unique and have an overly interesting writing technique then i must confess ... Read More

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Rating: - a super mega awesome incredible book of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought it was an incredible book because of the vocabulary, the adventure. I really liked the main character and can't wait to read the second book!

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Rating: - A great TV show, but sadly it's a book...
A lively, energetic, occasionally funny book, but this is TV-written-down, and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' at that...

It's not exactly that there's much wrong with this book - it's an enjoyable, fairly absorbing read, perfect for keeping an eight-year-old quiet for a day - but it feels as if it's in the wrong medium. Derek Landy would be a great writer for a TV series('Buffy', 'Angel', 'Charmed', even 'Dr. Who'). He has a great ear for dialogue, especially the wisecrack, some great, vivid ... Read More

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Rating: - scary but excellent!
5 star*****
dont miss it!
once i read one page i always wanted to read the next
ITS SPOOOOOOOOKY!!!

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