Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones 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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6 April 2009 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 395 pp (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | 0-00-73062-37 (first edition, hardback) |
| OCLC | 877986714 |
| Preceded by | Playing with Fire (2009) |
| Followed by | Dark Days (2010) |
Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones is an exciting fantasy and young adult novel. It was written by the Irish author Derek Landy and first published in April 2009. This book is the third adventure in the popular Skulduggery Pleasant series. It continues the story from the previous book, Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire.
The story follows two main characters: Valkyrie Cain, a brave young sorcerer, and Skulduggery Pleasant, a skeleton detective who uses magic. They team up with other magical friends to stop a dangerous group called the Diablerie. This group, led by a mysterious person named Batu, wants to bring back ancient, powerful beings called the Faceless Ones. To do this, they need a special object called the Grotesquery and the last person who can teleport.
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What Happens in The Faceless Ones?
This book is packed with action and mystery. Skulduggery and Valkyrie must race against time to protect the last teleporter, Fletcher Renn. He is a key target for the Diablerie because his power is needed to open a portal for the Faceless Ones.
The Faceless Ones are ancient, evil gods who were banished from the world long ago. If they return, they could cause huge destruction. Skulduggery and Valkyrie face many challenges, including dangerous battles and tricky puzzles. They also learn more about the magical world and its hidden dangers.
Who Are the Main Characters?
The Skulduggery Pleasant series is known for its unique and memorable characters. Here are some of the important ones you'll meet in The Faceless Ones:
Valkyrie Cain
Valkyrie Cain is a strong and brave teenage girl. She is learning to be a powerful sorcerer and works as a detective with Skulduggery. She often finds herself in dangerous situations but always tries her best to help.
Skulduggery Pleasant
Skulduggery Pleasant is a wise and witty skeleton detective. He is a master of magic and always has a clever plan. Despite being a skeleton, he has a great sense of humor and cares deeply about his friends.
Batu
Batu, also known as Patrick "Paddy" Hanratty, is a mysterious and dangerous character. He is the main villain in this story. Batu is determined to bring the Faceless Ones back to the world, no matter the cost.
Fletcher Renn
Fletcher Renn is a 17-year-old boy from London. He is the very last person in the world who can teleport, which means he can instantly move from one place to another. Because of his rare power, everyone is after him, making him a central figure in the plot.
Kenspeckle Grouse
Kenspeckle Grouse is a grumpy but kind doctor. He often treats Skulduggery's and Valkyrie's injuries after their adventures. Even though he complains a lot about Skulduggery's choices, he has a soft spot for Valkyrie.
The Diablerie
The Diablerie is a very ruthless group of magic-users. They were once loyal to a powerful villain named Mevolent. Their main goal is to bring the Faceless Ones back. In this book, the last three active members of the Diablerie team up with Batu to achieve their dark plan.
