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      Scepter of the Ancients

      by Derek Landy
      Published
      May 2009
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      416
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      Series
      Skulduggery Pleasant Book 1

      About This Book

      Meet Skulduggery Pleasant--

      Ace Detective, Snappy Dresser, Razor-tongued Wit, Crackerjack Sorcerer, and Walking, Talking, Fire-throwing Skeleton

      --as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old.

      These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.

      The end of the world?

      Over his dead body.

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      Book 1
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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Themes

      Comedy / Humor

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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      First Edition May 2009 HarperCollins ISBN 0061731552
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