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565: 235:: A type 3 ghost. Alternates between sarcasm and death threats (to George) and creating rifts within the team. Was stolen by George who used to work at 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. 204:
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
29: 229:: 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. 205:
coffin. All goes well until 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.
253:: 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". 223:: 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. 454: 337: 217:: The charismatic leader of Lockwood & Co. Described as "dashing" and "a little reckless". Has a swift and thorough approach towards solving cases. 399: 570: 610: 188:
series. 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
459: 798: 288: 309: 129: 803: 427: 508: 481: 603: 793: 284: 241:: Works at Fittes Agency as a supervisor. Kipps and his team are always trying to beat Lockwood & Co. 247:: On Quill's team. Always has a cold and superior expression. A Listener with good swordplay skills. 596: 367: 684: 639: 533: 278: 140: 808: 770: 72: 8: 663: 629: 432: 404: 193: 647: 314: 655: 184: 124: 61: 762: 377: 76: 620: 189: 179: 88: 42: 269: 153: 787: 588: 342: 754: 28: 372: 338:"Lockwood and Co: The Whispering Skull by Jonathan Stroud - review" 368:"The Whispering Skull (Lockwood & Co., #2) by Jonathan Stroud" 578: 583: 165: 310:"The Whispering Skull: Lockwood & Co., Book 2 Book Review" 192:. 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Jonathan Stroud
Lockwood & Co.
Supernatural
thriller
Disney-Hyperion
ISBN
978-0552568050
The Screaming Staircase
The Hollow Boy
http://www.lockwoodandco.com/
Jonathan Stroud
Lockwood & Co.
Disney-Hyperion
The Daily Telegraph
Kirkus
Goodreads Choice Award
American Library Association
Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
"The Whispering Skull: Lockwood & Co., Book 2 Book Review"
Common Sense Media
"Lockwood and Co: The Whispering Skull by Jonathan Stroud - review"
The Guardian


"The Whispering Skull (Lockwood & Co., #2) by Jonathan Stroud"
Goodreads
Amazon
"Best books for children this Easter"
The Daily Telegraph

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