The Whispering Skull (novel)

The Whispering Skull is a young adult thriller novel by Jonathan Stroud. It is the second book in the Lockwood & Co. series.[1][2][3] It was released on the 26 February 2015 in the UK by Corgi Children's, and released on the 16 September 2014 in the US by Disney-Hyperion. The Whispering Skull was mentioned in an article of The Daily Telegraph twice in March 2015.[4][5]

The Whispering Skull
First edition (US)
AuthorJonathan Stroud
LanguageEnglish
SeriesLockwood & Co.
GenreSupernatural, thriller
PublisherCorgi Childrens (UK)
Disney-Hyperion (US)
Publication date
26 February 2015 (UK)
16 September 2014 (US)
Media typePaperback
Pages496
ISBN978-0552568050
Preceded byThe Screaming Staircase 
Followed byThe Hollow Boy 
Websitehttp://www.lockwoodandco.com/

Synopsis

After months of not having any cases to solve, Lockwood makes a bet with their rivals, the Fittes agency, and whoever loses has to admit their defeat in the newspaper. Soon after Lockwood & Co. have a customer called Mr. Saunders who wants Lockwood & Co. to come and seal Edmund Bickerstaff's coffin. All goes well till George trips and falls into the coffin releasing a horrible phantom, as well as a powerful Source which kills whoever looks into it. Lockwood and Co. are tasked to retrieve the Source at all cost before it starts wreaking havoc in London.[6]

Characters
  • Anthony Lockwood: The charismatic leader of Lockwood & Co. Described as "dashing" and "a little reckless". Has a swift and thorough approach towards solving cases.
  • Lucy Carlyle: Third member of Lockwood & Co. and has the ability to communicate with ghosts. Strongly valued within the team for her bravery, Listening and Touch skills.
  • George Cubbins: Deputy of Lockwood & Co. Conducts thorough research for the team's upcoming cases as well as the Problem at large; the latter involves experimenting on the Whispering Skull frequently. Lucy has commented that his research skills are often what save them from rushing into a case and dying.
  • Whispering Skull: A type 3 ghost. Alternates between sarcasm and death threats (to George) and creating rift between the team. Was stolen by George who used to work in Fittes, the most prestigious and long-standing agency. Lucy is the only one who can communicate with the skull. The Skull helps Lockwood & Co. solve their cases, albeit grudgingly, but cannot be trusted.
  • Quill Kipps: Works at Fittes Agency as a supervisor. Kipps and his team are always trying to beat Lockwood & Co.
  • Kat Godwin: On Quill's team. Always has a cold and superior expression. A Listener with good swordplay skills.
  • Bobby Vernon: On Quill's team. Has the role of conducting research for the team. Research skills are almost on par, or equal, to George's. Described as very tiny, to the extent that Lockwood commented he would "lose him behind the sofa".
gollark: I would honestly expect the balance to tilt more towards "more player satisfaction", though.
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gollark: The raffle numbers are far too low.
gollark: Because you can increase average player satisfaction!
gollark: I mean, prizes in the market would have been pretty good for everyone. Doesn't even need that much hunting but does require some actual gameplay.

References
  1. "The Whispering Skull: Lockwood & Co., Book 2 Book Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  2. Redfort, Ruby (15 March 2016). "Lockwood and Co: The Whispering Skull by Jonathan Stroud - review". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  3. "The Whispering Skull (Lockwood & Co., #2) by Jonathan Stroud". Goodreads. Amazon. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  4. Bradbury, Lorna (29 March 2015). "Best books for children this Easter". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  5. McLaren, Iona (11 July 2015). "School's out: the best holiday reading for kids". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  6. "The whispering skull". Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
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