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Lockwood & Co.: The Whispering Skull (Lockwood & Co., 2)
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*Now A Netflix Series*In This Spinetingling Next Book Of The Lockwood & Co Series, The Ghosthunting Gang Take On Terrifying New Challenges.In The Six Months Since Anthony, Lucy, And George Survived A Night In The Most Haunted House In England, Lockwood & Co. Hasn'T Made Much Progress. Quill Kipps And His Team Of Fittes Agents Keep Swooping In On Lockwood'S Investigations. Finally, In A Fit Of Anger, Anthony Challenges His Rival To A Contest: The Next Time The Two Agencies Compete On A Job, The Losing Side Will Have To Admit Defeat In The Times Newspaper.Things Look Up When A New Client, Mr. Saunders, Hires Lockwood & Co. To Be Present At The Excavation Of Edmund Bickerstaff, A Victorian Doctor Who Reportedly Tried To Communicate With The Dead. Saunders Needs The Coffin Sealed With Silver To Prevent Any Supernatural Trouble. All Goes Welluntil George'S Curiosity Attracts A Horrible Phantom.Back Home At Portland Row, Lockwood Accuses George Of Making Too Many Careless Mistakes. Lucy Is Distracted By Urgent Whispers Coming From The Skull In The Ghost Jar. Then The Team Is Summoned To Deprac Headquarters. Kipps Is There Too, Much To Lockwood'S Annoyance. Bickerstaff'S Coffin Was Raided And A Strange Glass Object Buried With The Corpse Has Vanished. Inspector Barnes Believes The Relic To Be Highly Dangerous, And He Wants It Found.The Author Of The Blockbuster Bartimaeus Series Delivers Another Amusing, Chilling, And Ingeniously Plotted Entry In The Critically Acclaimed Lockwood & Co. Series.Praise For The Screaming StaircaseThis Story Will Keep You Reading Late Into The Night, But You'Ll Want To Leave The Lights On. Stroud Is A Genius At Inventing An Utterly Believable World Which Is Very Much Like Ours, But So Creepily Different. Put The Screaming Staircase On Your 'Need To Read' List! Rick RiordanA Pleasure From Tip To Tail, This Is The Book You Hand The Advanced Readers That Claim They'D Rather Read Paradise Lost Than Harry Potter. Smart As A Whip, Funny, Witty, And Honestly Frightening At Times, Stroud Lets Loose And Gives Readers Exactly What They Want. Ghosts, Kids On Their Own Without Adult Supervision, And Loads Of Delicious Cookies. Elizabeth Bird, School Library JournalStroud Shows His Customary Flair For Blending Deadpan Humor With Thrilling Action, And The Fiery Interplay Among The Three Agents Of Lockwood & Co. Invigorates The Story (Along With No Shortage Of Creepy Moments). Publishers WeeklyA Heartily Satisfying String Of Entertaining Nearcatastrophes, Replete With Narrow Squeaks And Spectral Howls. Kirkus Reviews
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- Q: What are the dimensions of 'Lockwood & Co.: The Whispering Skull'? A: The book measures five point twenty-five inches in length, one inch in width, and seven point sixty-eight inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains four hundred sixty-four pages, making it a substantial read for fans of the genre.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is lightweight and flexible for easy handling.
- Q: What age group is 'Lockwood & Co.: The Whispering Skull' suitable for? A: The book is generally suitable for middle-grade readers and older, making it ideal for children and young adults.
- Q: Is there a reading level recommended for this book? A: The book is aimed at readers ages eight and up, appealing to both young readers and adults who enjoy paranormal fiction.
- Q: How do I read 'Lockwood & Co.: The Whispering Skull'? A: You can enjoy this book by simply opening it and reading the chapters sequentially, as it follows a narrative structure.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for sensitive readers? A: Yes, while it contains spooky themes, it is crafted for younger audiences, balancing thrills with humor.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place, upright on a shelf or flat to prevent bending or damage to the pages.
- Q: Can this book be cleaned if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a damp cloth; avoid using cleaning agents to protect the material.
- Q: Is there any special care needed for this book? A: No special care is required, but keeping it away from direct sunlight will help preserve the cover and pages.
- Q: How does 'Lockwood & Co.: The Whispering Skull' compare to other books in the series? A: This installment continues the adventures of the ghost-hunting trio, maintaining the same engaging blend of humor and suspense as previous books.
- Q: What makes this book different from other paranormal novels? A: It uniquely combines humor with chilling ghost stories, crafted by author Jonathan Stroud, known for his imaginative storytelling.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of Rick Riordan's work? A: Yes, readers who enjoy Rick Riordan's blend of adventure and humor will likely appreciate Stroud's style in this book.
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