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In the second book of the Keys to the Kingdom saga, Arthur Penhaligon, the young ruler of the House, faces a new threat: the demagogic Grim Tuesday has seized the First Key and threatens to wrench the House and the outside world into ruin. Arthur must travel back into the unpredictable realm—racing time and greed—to rally allies and retrieve the missing part of the Will. Facing fantastical challenges from the Pit of the Far Reaches to the heart of a star, Arthur’s adventure tests his bravery, responsibility, and the boundaries of magic.
The story blends science‑fantasy elements with adventure, suspense, and themes of good versus evil, responsibility, and the cost of greed, all amidst the backdrop of a world where magic and cosmic forces collide.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Garth Nix
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