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Mister Monday

The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 1

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Mister Monday

By: Garth Nix
Narrated by: Allan Corduner
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Arthur Penhaligon is not supposed to be a hero. He is, in fact, supposed to die an early death. But then he is saved by a key shaped like the minute hand of a clock. Arthur is safe – but his world is not.

Along with the key comes a plague brought by bizarre creatures from another realm. A stranger named Mister Monday, his avenging messengers with blood-stained wings, and an army of dog-faced Fetchers will stop at nothing to get the key back – even if it means destroying Arthur and everything around him. Desperate, Arthur ventures into a mysterious house – a house that only he can see. It is in this house that Arthur must unravel the secrets of the key – and discover his true fate.

©2003 Garth Nix (P)2004 Bolinda Mysteries Mystery & Suspense Science Fiction & Fantasy

Critic Reviews

"In a fantastic realm discovered by an otherwise unadventurous boy, the clock and calendar take on new identities. The young hero encounters an astonishing definition of reality - including ethereal moving staircases, disposable wings, and words that literally come to life - as he struggles to return to the mortal world. Reader Allan Corduner does justice to the impressively wide range of implausible characters yet somehow leaves room for the listener's imagination. His characterizations are subtly crafted, and he doesn't prematurely reveal which strange creatures are friend or foe. The boy's simultaneous terror and bravery are plausible. Corduner's vocal flexibility is the key to this enjoyable audiobook." ( AudioFile)
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The creepy music. A bit too much fighting and drama. Overall very entertaining book and could be A bit better

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Unusual story line. Recommend for people who like fun - strange. Either teen or Adult💗

Garth Nix

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This is a childhood favourite of mine, and I am pleased beyond words to discover it holds up equally well know that I am grown up. Garth Nix writes a cracking, original narrative with enough in the way of mythic/religious allusion and more serious themes (particularly toward the end of the series) to give it a truly epic feel. The writing style is both profoundly simple, and very good--perfect for a book aimed at children. The narrator is excellent, with a masterly control of different voices/accents (his choice of a Welshman for a coalminer, for instance, is amusing and just right.)

A classic just as enchanting as in my boyhood

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I read this series when I was around 10 years old. Listening to it now as an adult it’s still very enjoyable. Imaginative, engaging and unique. The narrator does a superb job. Highly recommend a listen!

Enjoyable as when I read it as a kid

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Would recommend this series of books to anyone who is a fan of the fantasy genre.

Awesome Series

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Love the story and the setting. I own all the physical copies of the book but bought them all again on audible as I love them so much.

Amazing.

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Accents, differentiation between characters and exceptional story telling. AlLan Corduner is without a doubt the best narrator I’ve ever experienced.
Aside from the narration, the world building of this book is incredible. Get ready to be sucked into a world that is much more in depth than any Harry Potter book. I will forever be recommending this to people of all ages. Absolutely phenomenal.

Narration is incredible!

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