Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The keys to the kingdom

A fantasy series - Mr Monday, Grim Tuesday, Drowned Wednesday, Sir Thursday, Lady Friday, Superior Saturday and Lord Sunday - written for older children and teenagers by Garth Nix - introduces the reader to another realm, the House, plus a mystery involving the Architect, the Trustees, the seven Keys and the Will. Arthur Penhaligon, Suzy Blue, Leaf and a host of other extraordinary characters battle many forces of evil, enabling Arthur to collect the seven Keys and the seven pieces of the Will needed to save not only the world of the denizens but also Earth which is being invaded by evil forces from the House. An exciting series with many gripping adventures.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I've put off reading this series, but you have convinced me that I should give it a go. Would it fall into the category of "Steampunk", for the purposes of my new booklist? I have just read Barnaby Grimes,by Paul Stewart, which is a true "steampunk" novel, and almost too scary in parts for the fainthearted.