--- product_id: 50578223 title: "Lockwood & Co: The Whispering Skull: Book 2" brand: "jonathan stroud" price: "R441" currency: ZAR in_stock: false category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50578223-lockwood-and-co-the-whispering-skull-book-2 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Lockwood & Co: The Whispering Skull: Book 2 **Brand:** jonathan stroud **Price:** R441 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lockwood & Co: The Whispering Skull: Book 2 by jonathan stroud - **How much does it cost?** R441 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50578223-lockwood-and-co-the-whispering-skull-book-2) ## Best For - jonathan stroud enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jonathan stroud brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review PRAISE FOR THE WHISPERING SKULL *"An occult portal and its spectral guardian nearly cut short the careers of three rising young ghost hunters in this madcap sequel to The Screaming Staircase (2013). For all their internecine squabbling, the three protagonists make a redoubtable team-and their supporting cast, led by the sneering titular skull in a jar, adds color and complications aplenty. Rousing adventures for young tomb robbers and delvers into realms better left to the dead."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)PRAISE FOR THE WHISPERING SKULL *"In this sequel to The Screaming Staircase (2013), Stroud delivers another riveting narrative in which the three young psychic investigators deal with malevolent supernatural forces in an alternate London. Stroud writes with a fine ear for dialog, a wry sense of humor, and a knack for describing haunted places. Creating tension that ebbs and flows, he slowly builds the dramatic narrative to a resounding crescendo, and he makes the quieter scenes that follow just as compelling. The second entry in the Lockwood & Company series, this imaginative adventure features one of the most hair-raising chase scenes in children's friction. At the book's end, when the enigmatic Anthony Lockwood reveals a chilling secret, readers can only hope that more sequels are in the offing."--Booklist (starred review)PRAISE FOR THE SCREAMING STAIRCASE "Stroud 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 WeeklyPRAISE FOR THE SCREAMING STAIRCASE ..".Stroud writes for a younger audience in book one of the Lockwood & Co. series and delivers some chilling scenes along the way."--BooklistPRAISE FOR THE SCREAMING STAIRCASE "A 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."--School Library JournalPRAISE FOR THE SCREAMING STAIRCASE "Three young ghost trappers take on deadly wraiths and solve an old murder case in the bargain to kick off Stroud's new post-Bartimaeus series. The work is fraught with peril, not only because a ghost's merest touch is generally fatal, but also, as it turns out, none of the three is particularly good at careful planning and preparation. A heartily satisfying string of entertaining near-catastrophes, replete with narrow squeaks and spectral howls."--Kirkus Reviews About the Author Jonathan Stroud (www.jonathanstroud.com) is the author of two other books in the Lockwood & Co. series, the New York Times best-selling Bartimaeus books, as well as Heroes of the Valley, The Leap, The Last Siege, and Buried Fire. He lives in England with his family. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #46,182 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #21 in Children's Paranormal Fantasy #171 in Children's Spine-Chilling Horror #347 in Children's Mystery, Detective, & Spy | | Book 2 of 5 | Lockwood & Co. | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,101) | | Dimensions | 5.25 x 1 x 7.68 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | 5 - 9 | | ISBN-10 | 1423194624 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1423194620 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 464 pages | | Publication date | September 15, 2015 | | Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | | Reading age | 11+ years, from customers | ## Images ![Lockwood & Co: The Whispering Skull: Book 2 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41YRnEDuPwL.jpg) ![Lockwood & Co: The Whispering Skull: Book 2 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/513NwEn17JL.jpg) ![Lockwood & Co: The Whispering Skull: Book 2 - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41KpEXz6SGL.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - Lockwood & Co.: The Whispering Skull (Lockwood & Co., 2) - Lockwood & Co.: The Hollow Boy (Lockwood & Co., 3) - The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co., 1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50578223-lockwood-and-co-the-whispering-skull-book-2](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50578223-lockwood-and-co-the-whispering-skull-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*