Keys To The Kingdom: Grim Tuesday

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Garth Nix

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Scholastic

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General Fiction

Age Range

10+

Release Date

January 01, 2004

ISBN

0439436559

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Arthur Penhaligon's magical adventures continue as he faces a new grave danger -- in the form of an enemy named Grim Tuesday. More amazing fantasy from best-selling author Garth Nix.

Arthur doesn't think he will ever have to return to the strange house that nearly killed him on Monday -- the house that contains an entire world. But Tuesday brings new challenges -- in the form of an enemy named Grim Tuesday, who threatens the well-being of both Arthur's family and his world. Arthur must retrieve the Second Key from Grim Tuesday in order to save everything -- an adventure that will include stealing a Sunship, surviving a very weird work camp, befriending a bearlike spirit, fighting the voidlike Nithlings, and traveling to the scary Far Reaches for the ultimate showdown.

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November 06, 2013 (Updated: June 15, 2026)

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A pretty strong sequel.

I kind of wish Grim Tuesday had been involved more, but the story was good nonetheless. Plus, the portion of the Will in this one is kind of amusing.

I love the slow growth Arthur is going through. He still doesn't want to have anything to do with the House (at least until he's older), but he doesn't want to leave them in turmoil either. And yeah, his reasons for helping are also a bit selfish since the House is starting to affect his own family, but in the end, he becomes the hero for more than just that.

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Book 2 of 7 in the (king) Author series

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Reader reviewed by 3holidaybabies

I believed I mentioned last time my husband bought me the 1st book & got me hooked on this series. The jury is still out on if I am happy w/ him or really angry! While I like these books waiting on the *next* on is a pain!
So on Tuesday Author must return to the House to defeat Grim Tuesday. While Author is the rightful heir he does not want the job...he just wants to go home & be Author... though not having breathing issues (health problems do not seem to be a problem in the house) is a bonus. Much like the first book this is a fast pased adventure most young si fi fans should enjoy!

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This book was almost a replica of the 1st book in the series, Mister Monday, except Arthur Penhaligon already knows he's the rightful heir to the House. When he enters the house after the Will calls him, he is thought to be a worker, and therefore forced to work. Suzy Blue, a friend he met when he first was in the House, comes and rescues him. After that, it's basically a showdown between Arthur and Grim Tuesday. Who will win? Grim Tuesday was still a good read, and I am waiting impatiently for the rest of Garth Nix's awesome books.

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