Skulduggery Pleasant
by Derek Landy
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A skeleton detective and his teenage partner, Stephanie Edgley, battle evil sorcerers and other supernatural threats in Ireland.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild innuendo and suggestive dialogue occur occasionally.
Graphic violence, including dismemberment and magical combat, is frequent.
Profanity, including strong curse words, is used regularly.
Some blasphemous language and mockery of religious figures appear.
References to drug use or addiction are minimal.
Themes of despair and suicidal ideation are touched upon.
Scary creatures, dark magic, and intense threats create suspense.
Witchcraft, sorcery, and demonic entities are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story promotes a secular, often cynical, worldview.
Some characters express skepticism or disdain for faith.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSkulduggery and Stephanie display bravery in facing evil.
The story does not feature Christian faith elements.
Loyalty and protective instincts between Skulduggery and Stephanie are shown.
Themes of redemption are present for some characters.
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