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Skulduggery Pleasant Books in Order: How to read Derek Landy’s Series?

On August 1, 2019

The skeleton is a detective…

Who Skulduggery Pleasant is?

Written by Irish playwright Derek Landy, Skulduggery Pleasant is a series of horror/comedy/fantasy novels following the adventures of an undead sorcerer and detective and his partner.

This is the story of the 400-year-old detective named Skulduggery Pleasant who is a walking and talking skeleton, and his partner Stephanie Edgley who goes by the name Valkyrie Cain. With the help of Skulduggery, Valkyrie wants to stop evil forces threatening the world, but also find justice for her uncle’s death.

Theodore Boone Books in Order: How to read John Grisham series?

By Fabien

On March 22, 2019

In Reading Guide

Even John Grisham wrote books for our children… who knew?

Who is Theodore Boone?

It’s a John Grisham series, so it’s about a lawyer, but there’s a twist, because it’s a children series.

Indeed, Theodore Boone is only a 13-year-old student who resides in the city of Strattenburg, Pennsylvania, and he has spent more time in the courtroom than almost anywhere else. He wants to follow his parents’ footsteps, both lawyers. Due to his parents’ professions, Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk and a lot about the law, and he happily dispenses legal advice to his friends which lead to new adventures.

Septimus Heap Books in Order: How to read Angie Sage series?

By Fabien

On March 20, 2019

In Reading Guide

You need to be an apprentice before becoming the ExtraOrdinary Wizard!

What is the Septimus Heap series about?

Septimus Heap is the protagonist in the eponymous bestselling book series written by English author Angie Sage.

He was once a member of the Young Army, known as Boy 412. Now, Septimus Heap is the Apprentice to the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Marcia Overstrand. He must study for seven years and a day until his apprenticeship ends.

Artemis Fowl Books in Order: How to read Eoin Colfer series?

By Fabien

On March 6, 2019

In Reading Guide

Artemis Fowl is not another Harry Potter, but more a twelve-year-old James Bond villain in a modern fantasy setting.

Who is Artemis Fowl?

Artemis Fowl is a twelve-year-old mischievous Irish mastermind, member of a dysfunctional family with a rich history of crime. He can easily hatch complicated and brilliant plan and it is exactly what he does to rebuild the Fawl Fortune after his father’s capture and his mother’s descent into madness.

Artemis Fowl is intelligent, cold and ruthless, but with an evolving moral compass as he grows up and goes on multiples dangerous adventures.

Anne of Green Gables Books in Order: How to read L. M. Montgomery series?

By Fabien

On August 16, 2018

In Reading Guide

Now a Netflix Original series…

Who is Anne of Green Gables?

Written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables is a classic that spun off a popular series and a lot of TV, film, radio and stage adaptations.

It’s about the life of Anne Shirley, from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Anne is bright and quick, eager to please, talkative, and extremely imaginative. She has a pale face with freckles and usually braids her red hair. An orphan, she was sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert on their farm, Green Grables, in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island.

Wings of Fire Books in Order: How to read Tui T. Sutherland series?

By Fabien

On June 11, 2018

In Reading Guide

Dragons are not exclusive to Game of Thrones. In fact, you’ll find a lot of dragons in Wings of Fire! And it’s for Children, so.

What’s Wings of Fire?

Wings of Fire is a fantasy novel series written by Tui T. Sutherland about young dragons, war and prophecies.

The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations. But a secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy. Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.

Harry Potter Books in Order: How to read J.K. Rowling’s popular series?

By Fabien

On March 29, 2018

In Reading Guide

My hero today needs no introduction, but let’s make one anyway!

Who is Harry Potter?

Played by Daniel Radcliffe on the big screen, Harry James Potter is one of the most famous wizards of modern times. He just doesn’t know it when the story begins.

On his eleventh birthday, Harry learns that he is a wizard, and joins Hogwarts where he meets Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Harry Potter is ready to live dangerous adventures with his two best friends to fight evil and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Books in Order: How to read the Series?

By Fabien

On November 12, 2017

In Reading Guide

Sometimes, comic books can be educational, that’s the case here, so enjoy and learn!

What are the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales?

Written by Nathan Hale, the series Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales is about a spy named Nathan Hale who, with the help of some comic book magic, lived through the most important event in American History.

Everything began when Hale is about to be hung. His last words were ‘I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.’ That’s why a gigantic magical ‘Big Huge Book of American History’ appears and swallows Hale. The spy gained knowledge of what is to come for the United States of America. After that, The Provost and the Hangman are intrigued and asked Hale to tell them a story from the history book. Each book in the series covers a specific time, person, and/or event.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books in Order: How to read Jeff Kinney series?

By Fabien

On November 2, 2017

In Reading Guide

Even kids need to read their books in order, especially the wimpy ones!

What is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a series of fiction books written by the American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney. It’s a children series about the young and wimpy Greg Heffley, his best friend Rowley, and his middle school problems.

It’s also a series of movies based on those books, so read the books before seeing the movies!

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events Reading Order

By Fabien

On June 20, 2017

In Reading Guide

I heard that a season of the Netflix adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events takes on two or three books. Impressive. That said, they are not the biggest of the genre, so they don’t have to cram too much into one season. Well, maybe you are interesting into checking if this is the case or not, here is your guide:

What is the Series of Unfortunate Event about?

Let’s start with a presentation. I’d like to write it in Lemony Snicket’s style, but I don’t have the talent to do it. So, I’ll do it my way with basic facts. It’s not fun, but It’ll do the trick.

The story of ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ follows Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire. After their parents’ death, the three children are placed in the custody Count Olaf, a terrible character who’ll stop at nothing to steal their inheritance. A lot of shenanigans follow.

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Skulduggery Pleasant Books in Order: How to read Derek Landy’s Series?

Who Skulduggery Pleasant is?

Theodore Boone Books in Order: How to read John Grisham series?

Who is Theodore Boone?

Septimus Heap Books in Order: How to read Angie Sage series?

What is the Septimus Heap series about?

Artemis Fowl Books in Order: How to read Eoin Colfer series?

Who is Artemis Fowl?

Anne of Green Gables Books in Order: How to read L. M. Montgomery series?

Who is Anne of Green Gables?

Wings of Fire Books in Order: How to read Tui T. Sutherland series?

What’s Wings of Fire?

Harry Potter Books in Order: How to read J.K. Rowling’s popular series?

Who is Harry Potter?

Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Books in Order: How to read the Series?

What are the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books in Order: How to read Jeff Kinney series?

What is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events Reading Order

What is the Series of Unfortunate Event about?

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