Skulduggery Pleasant Bk 17 Hb
by Derek Landy
2025
Easy read — content targets 6th grade and up
Reading level 5.3 (5th grade) but themes aimed at ages 11+
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- loyalty
- identity
- courage
- sacrifice
- good vs. evil
- found family
- trust
About this book
The seventeenth Skulduggery Pleasant adventure finds the wisecracking skeleton detective and Valkyrie Cain facing a fresh, world-shaking magical threat. Expect razor-sharp banter, creepy-cool sorcery, and high-stakes action from the very first chapter. It’s a great fit for confident middle-grade and teen readers who love fast-paced urban fantasy with humor and a hint of horror. Fans come for the twisty mysteries and stay for the snark, found-family bonds, and cinematic showdowns.
Setting: contemporary Ireland and a hidden magical underworld, with globe-trotting stops
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skulduggery Pleasant Bk 17 Hb right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Skulduggery Pleasant Bk 17 Hb. The reading level is AR 5.3, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 11+ (6th grade and up). Themes include friendship, loyalty, identity.
How long does it take to read Skulduggery Pleasant Bk 17 Hb?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Skulduggery Pleasant Bk 17 Hb takes around 11h to finish. The book has 110,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Skulduggery Pleasant Bk 17 Hb have an AR quiz?
Yes — Skulduggery Pleasant Bk 17 Hb has an AR quiz available, worth 16 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Skulduggery Pleasant Bk 17 Hb?
Skulduggery Pleasant Bk 17 Hb has an AR reading level of 5.3, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.