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This is the first book in a hugely popular series of fantasy novels. The books follow the adventures of magical skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant and his niece and mentee, 12-year-old Stephanie. Together with other friends and comrades, Skulduggery and Stephanie (who is also known as Valkyrie Cain) fight against evil forces threatening the world.
Readers who love getting stuck into a fantasy series will find plenty to keep them hooked on in this series – mystery, action and adventure as well as an imaginative cast of characters and a host of cool fantasy settings.
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Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
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