Books like Mister Monday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 1) by Garth Nix
Arthur Penhaligon is an unlikely hero whose life is intertwined with a mysterious key shaped like a minute hand. When the key appears, it unleashes a plague and attracts the menacing Mister Monday, who will stop at nothing to reclaim it. Arthur finds himself inexplicably able to see a hidden house, within which he must uncover the key’s secrets and face his true fate. Set against a backdrop that blends our world with fantastical realms, the novel follows Arthur’s courageous journey as he navigates the dangers posed by Mr. Monday’s blood‑stained messengers, Fetchers, and the overarching struggle between good and evil.
First publish date: May 1, 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Garth Nix
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