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“[Garth Nix is] the coolest read in the playground.” Amanda Craig
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"I just loved Mister Monday, which is an amazing, no-holds-barred fantasy by Garth Nix. This is destined to be a cult series. Every chapter seems to bring something new and wonderful and ends with another surprise. In all honesty, I've never read anything quite like it and I simply can't wait for Tuesday." Anthony Horowitz
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I have to say I find Garth Nix's books refreshing, he creates a fantasy world which have fantastic but consistent rules. The Keys to the Kingdom Series is a lighter weight, brighter story than the Abhorsen trilogy, but he is not averse to a bit of mortal peril here and there!
Anyone reading the first two books will be expecting the Wednesday baddy to battle on, but fortunately there is a change in plot, which is a relief. There is a certain inevitability about the plot - we know Arthur is going to get to Sunday don't we? - but even Arthur appears to acknowledge this.
The fun is in the telling, so though this day of the series isn't the strongest, it is an entertaining read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is the next installment of the Keys to the Kingdom Septology and is a brilliant read. What makes this book different from the rest is that the plot is unpredictable unlike the other two prequels where you can almost guess whats going to happen. What makes the downside to this is that the start is a bit hard to follow but otherwise it flows. This book has many more different character personalities and unlike the first two, Aurthur isn't with Suzy for most of the story. Overall a brill read and I can't wait for Sir Thursday.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Wednesday being the third day of the week (if you don't start at Sunday of course), there are no prizes for guessing that this is book three of The Keys to the Kingdom series. If you haven't read Mister Monday and Grim Tuesday, please look no further - without the two preceding books you'll be up a creek without a paddle if you try this one on its own.
Arthur is still recuperating in hospital from his adventures in book two when he is summoned for lunch by Lady Wednesday, Trustee of the Architect and Duchess of the Border Sea. A ship is dispatched to pick him up, which is an unusual mode of transport seeing that he is in a hospital far away from any major body of water. Arrangements are made to resolve this minor inconvenience, and soon Arthur is adrift on his steel bed accompanied by his friend Leaf who was visiting at the time.
Unfortunately the crew of the Flying Mantis picks up the wrong passenger, and Arthur is left adrift, broken leg and all, and with sinking bed and spirits. His spirits are "buoyed" in the nick of time when he discovers a convenient flotation device, but this turns out to be a not a blessing in disguise, but a disaster in the making.
Caught red-handed fooling around with pirate treasure, he is picked up by the crew of a ship named the Moth, and barely escapes being captured by the dread pirate Feverfew (owner of said treasure) and his ship of bone, the Shiver. Soon it's time for lunch with Lady Wednesday, who is cursed with the sin of gluttony, and has been transformed into a creature worthy of her voracious appetite. Barely escaping being a part of the menu, Arthur agrees to an alliance for ownership of the third key and sets off on his third quest of the week in the name of the Will. This proves to be a huge pill to swallow, and gives him a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach.
The most exciting adventure of the series so far, this one is heavily laden with sea-faring rats with both two and four legs, sorcery and heroic deeds, and the humor is at its very best. It will be very difficult for Garth Nix to top this one.
Amanda Richards
Arthur is still recuperating in hospital from his adventures in book two when he is summoned for lunch by Lady Wednesday, Trustee of the Architect and Duchess of the Border Sea. A ship is dispatched to pick him up, which is an unusual mode of transport seeing that he is in a hospital far away from any major body of water. Arrangements are made to resolve this minor inconvenience, and soon Arthur is adrift on his steel bed accompanied by his friend Leaf who was visiting at the time.
Unfortunately the crew of the Flying Mantis picks up the wrong passenger, and Arthur is left adrift, broken leg and all, and with sinking bed and spirits. His spirits are "buoyed" in the nick of time when he discovers a convenient flotation device, but this turns out to be a not a blessing in disguise, but a disaster in the making.
Caught red-handed fooling around with pirate treasure, he is picked up by the crew of a ship named the Moth, and barely escapes being captured by the dread pirate Feverfew (owner of said treasure) and his ship of bone, the Shiver. Soon it's time for lunch with Lady Wednesday, who is cursed with the sin of gluttony, and has been transformed into a creature worthy of her voracious appetite. Barely escaping being a part of the menu, Arthur agrees to an alliance for ownership of the third key and sets off on his third quest of the week in the name of the Will. This proves to be a huge pill to swallow, and gives him a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach.
The most exciting adventure of the series so far, this one is heavily laden with sea-faring rats with both two and four legs, sorcery and heroic deeds, and the humor is at its very best. It will be very difficult for Garth Nix to top this one.
Amanda Richards
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For lovers of the series, it won't disappoint!
Firstly, I'll just say that this series has to be read in order, and attempting Wednesday without already knowing Monday and Tuesday will make it virtually impossible! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Frances Lawrence
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I bought the series of thes books for my son and he loves them.
I bought the series of these books formy son and he loves them. Read more
I bought the series of these books formy son and he loves them. Read more
Published 17 months ago by I. Morrill
What a wednesday - packed with adventure and suspense
Arthur Penhaligon and Leaf are swept away into the Border Sea where Arthur must locate the giant whale Lady Wednesday and gain the third key. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2009 by Stampy
Garth Nix's amazing series continues on the high seas!
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Drowned Wednesday continues where preceding book, Grim Tuesday, left off. Read more
Drowned Wednesday continues where preceding book, Grim Tuesday, left off. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2008 by L. Green
Cool!!!
I loved this book, its the second best in the series after Mister Monday. Garth Nix imagination knows no bounds. He is amazing. Read more
Published on 14 July 2007 by Laura Phillipson
Here we go again
I don't think theres any point in wasting my time - and yours - explaining the plot of the third book in Garth Nix' Keys to the Kingdom series. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2006 by George Eliot
Floats your boat
It's hard to be Arthur Penhaligon. As if moving and being asthmatic wasn't bad enough, now he has had two nightmarish adventures, and dealt with the malevolent Morrow... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2006 by E. A Solinas
Excellent
This is the next book in the thrilling Keys to the kingdom series and is an excellent read. I haven't actually finished this book yet (work has been a pain in the... Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2005
Excellent.... just a teeny bit hard to follow.
This is the next installment of the Keys to the Kingdom Septology and is a brilliant read. What makes this book different from the rest is that the plot is unpredictable unlike the... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2005 by This users son (a teenager)
EXCELLENT
I bought this book 2 days after the new harry potter book was released(having finished that in 5 hours)! I was gripped instantly and i just couldnt put it down!!!!! Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2005
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