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Grim Tuesday

Garth Nix (2004)

SubgenreYA Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Keys to the Kingdom #2
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolencePeril

Synopsis

This second thrilling installment of The Keys to the Kingdom, by internationally acclaimed Australian author, Garth Nix, delivers high-energy, visually stunning adventure fantasy of dazzling scope and originality.Arthur Penhaligon is supposed to be in bed - after all, it's only twelve hours since he saved the world. But there's no time to rest. Grim Tuesday has laid claim to the Lower House and the First Key, and now his misshapen servants are repossessing Arthur's world and plunging it into financial disaster. To stop them, Arthur must venture back into the House - that surreal, unpredictable realm where he almost met his death.With companions old and new, Arthur embarks on a heart-stopping adventure that will take him from the dismal Pit of the Far Reaches, all the way to the heart of a sun and back. Racing furiously against time, Arthur must find the second piece of the Will, claim the Second Key, and save both his own world and the House from the destructive greed of Grim Tuesday.Grim Tuesday is the second book in the KEYS TO THE KINGDOM series.Garth Nix is the best-selling author of Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen.

Tags

Portal FantasyUrban FantasyQuest AdventureSeries Sequel

Is Grim Tuesday appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Arthur must navigate a surreal fantasy realm to retrieve magical keys and stop destructive forces from destroying both his world and the House. Contains moderate fantasy peril and adventure violence but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence and peril.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the imaginative world-building, heart-pounding quest, and a hero who saves both worlds while racing against time.