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“[Garth Nix is] the coolest read in the playground.” Amanda Craig
“Just magical!” Jenni Craig, Book Review Magazine
“Nix’s imagination is matched only by his prose style” The Times
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Get ready for more brilliant page-turning fantasy from master, Garth Nix. On the fourth day there was war! Pick up with Arthur Penhaligon as his Keys to the Kingdom adventures continue in the mysterious House.
Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the Front Door. Arthur is blocked because someone – or something – has assumed his identity and is taking over his life.
Before Arthur can take action, he is drafted by Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect. The Army has its headquarters in the Great Maze, a defensive area of the House. Half of the Maze has already been dissolved by Nothing, and hordes of Nithlings emerge regularly to attack the rest. If the Nithling invasion can overcome the Army and the Great Maze, the House will be lost and the whole universe with it.
While Leaf tries to banish Arthur's doppelgänger on earth, Arthur must survive his basic training, avoid getting posted to the Front and work out how he can free Part Four of the Will and gain the Fourth Key from Sir Thursday. If the latest, strongest and most dangerous Nithling offensive doesn't break through first…
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Arthur Penhaligon's week just keeps getting worse.
The Keys of the Kingdom series hits a turning point in the fourth book, "Sir Thursday." People are killed, new creatures appear, and Arthur finds himself in a lethal power struggle with the Morrow Days. Garth Nix is in fine form in this book, one of the best of the series, and it only promises to get better.
When Arthur and Leaf try to return to Earth, they are stopped by Dame Primus -- it seems that a Spirit-Eater (the Skinless Boy) has taken Arthur's place on Earth. If he goes back home, he might destroy the world. To make matters worse, he is tricked into accepting Sir Thursday's shilling, which means he's been drafted into the army... for a hundred years.
Leaf goes back to Earth, and tries to destroy the Skinless Boy, with the unexpected help of Suzy. Meanwhile, Arthur struggles in the Army -- especially since part of it is being "washed between the ears." As he tries to remember to remember who he is, Arthur becomes a part of the regiment fighting a new breed of Nithling -- and under the command of the berserk Sir Thursday.
Unexpected twists are the order of the day on "Thursday" -- Garth Nix serves up mind-reading spores, assassinations, new Nithlings, and the Piper (often mentioned, but never before seen). With a stunning ending and some otherworldly battles, this is probably the best book since "Mister Monday."
And Nix's detailed, dark-edged writing is given a full workout here.He does a great job of describing battles against Nithlings and Nothing, as well as the creepy invasion into our own world. It takes awhile for Sir Thursday to even become part of the plot -- much of the book, actually -- but when he does show up, he's a suitably nasty Day. Think a demented drill sargeant.
Since Arthur has already come to terms with being the Heir, Nix lets him focus on something even scarier -- using the Keys is slowly turning him into a Denizen. Since he has amnesia for a good chunk of the book, he's most afraid near the end. And Leaf gets some further fleshing-out, as she tries to destroy the Skinless Boy without being taken over by it.
Perhaps the worst part of it is that "Sir Thursday" ends on a double cliffhanger. It's going to be awhile before we're introduced to Lady Friday, but "Sir Thursday" was worth the wait. Chilling and wonderfully dark.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When Sir Thursday came out I was relectant to buy it after reading Drowned Wednesday, the book wasn't awful, but it was nowhere near Garth Nix's previous standard. I thought this book would be much the same.
I am glad to be proved wrong, this book is back to Garth Nix original high standard. Adding to that I am eagerly awaiting the release of Lady Friday because this is one of thouse delightfully annoying (but in a good way) books that leaves you wondering what on earth's going to happen next, unfortunately I may have a while to speculate.
I am glad to be proved wrong, this book is back to Garth Nix original high standard. Adding to that I am eagerly awaiting the release of Lady Friday because this is one of thouse delightfully annoying (but in a good way) books that leaves you wondering what on earth's going to happen next, unfortunately I may have a while to speculate.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
garth nix/s imagination has created another treat for those of us who have enjoyed the previous books in this series.If you've never read them- why not? Arthur Penhaligon continues his adventures to try and capture the key to the Kingdom from Sir Thursday, but has to contend with being drafted into Sir Thursday's army first! Garth Nix's books are intended for older children/teenagers but, as an adult, I can promise you an exciting read if you enjoy fantasy. Long may Garth Nix continue to delight his readers with his amazing imagination!!
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Best in the series (so far)
A very enjoyable read with each chapter switching between Arthur and then Leaf back on earth. This makes the story suspenseful as you are wanting to learn more from each character. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by R. M. Hodges
Wonderfully woven part four
Arthur, The Rightful Heir, is unable to return home and as Thursday roles around, he is drafted into the Army of the Architect to commit a hundred years of service. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by Stampy
Great addition to the Keys To The Kingdom series
Barcode: 9780007175079
With Drowned Wednesday we saw Garth Nix's fantastic series taking on a more mature, more epic feel and with Sir Thursday this vibe is amped up... Read more
With Drowned Wednesday we saw Garth Nix's fantastic series taking on a more mature, more epic feel and with Sir Thursday this vibe is amped up... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2008 by L. Green
Series is sagging badly
Once again there is a great deal of rushing about, but it's becoming increasingly clear that the central concept of this series is weak, and the characters are not interesting... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2008 by Victoria Clare
I miss the 126 mile long Whale!!
As a bit of a girly girl, I found the Army theme in this really boring. I persevered and finished it but frankly this is my least favorite of the series. Read more
Published on 14 July 2007 by Laura Phillipson
On thursday...
Arthur Penhaligon's week just keeps getting worse.
The Keys of the Kingdom series hits a turning point in the fourth book, "Sir Thursday. Read more
The Keys of the Kingdom series hits a turning point in the fourth book, "Sir Thursday. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2007 by E. A Solinas
what can i say ...
.. i love the keys to the kingdom so mush i can clearly see arther in my head and got a bit annoyed at the fact i read them so fast i have to wait till lady friday boo hoo... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2006 by H. L. Robinson
War Games
Another exciting installment in this series from the outrageously creative and slightly warped mind of Garth Nix, where Lord Arthur, Rightful Heir of the Architect etc. etc. Read more
Published on 26 July 2006 by Amanda Richards
Hmmmmm
I really liked Mr Monday, Grims Tuesday and Drowned wednesday were pretty good to, but even though I read all of the book through in one go, I didn't stop to do anything because I... Read more
Published on 9 May 2006 by Hannah=D
A brilliant middle book in a creative series...
I have to admit, from the moment I read the first few pages of Mister Monday I was hooked, Grim Tuesday only fed that hunger, and by book three, Drowned Wednesday, I was getting... Read more
Published on 21 April 2006 by Clare Baldwin
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