Skulduggery Pleasant: The Dying of the Light facts for kids
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| Author | Derek Landy |
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| Cover artist | Tom Percival |
| Country |  Ireland |
| Language | English |
| Series | Skulduggery Pleasant |
| Genre | Children's novel, Fantasy novel, detective novel, comedy novel, adventure novel |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
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Publication date
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28 August 2014 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 605 pp (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | 0-00-74892-50 (first edition, hardback) |
| OCLC | 36074312 |
| Preceded by | Last Stand of Dead Men (2013) |
| Followed by | Resurrection (2017) |
Skulduggery Pleasant: The Dying of the Light is an exciting young adult and fantasy novel. It was written by the Irish author Derek Landy. The book came out in August 2014.
This book is special because it's the ninth and final story in the first Skulduggery Pleasant series. It continues the adventures right after the book Skulduggery Pleasant: Last Stand of Dead Men.
The book was planned to be released in the US and Canada in 2018. In 2014, The Dying of the Light was even nominated for an award! It was shortlisted for the Senior Irish Children's Book of the Year.
About The Dying of the Light
This novel takes readers on a thrilling journey. It mixes magic, mystery, and lots of humor. The Skulduggery Pleasant series is known for its unique characters. It also has a fast-paced story that keeps you hooked.
What's the Story About?
The main character is a skeleton detective named Skulduggery Pleasant. In this book, he faces a huge challenge. His friend, Valkyrie Cain, has changed. She has become a powerful and dangerous being called Darquesse.
Skulduggery must find a way to stop Darquesse. She is a threat to the entire world. To do this, he teams up with a surprising ally. This ally is a dark reflection of Valkyrie herself. Together, they try to prevent a global disaster. The story is full of action and difficult choices.
