Mister Monday
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.
Honour Book, Children's Book Council Book of the Year Award, Older Readers (2004)
About the Keys to the Kingdom Series
Books in series order
- 1.Mister Monday(2003)
- 2.Grim Tuesday(2004)
- 3.Drowned Wednesday(2004)
- 4.Sir Thursday(2006)
- 5.Lady Friday(2007)
- 6.Superior Saturday(2008)
- 7.Lord Sunday(2010)
Reading age: 10+ years
This series should be read in order.
Seven keys...seven days...seven breathtaking adventures...
Arthur is not supposed to be a hero. But when he is saved from an untimely death by a strange key shaped like the hand of a clock, everything changes. Arthur is safe, but his world is in terrible danger, and Arthur will have to be a hero whether he likes it or not. Desperate, he ventures inside a mysterious house that only he can see, where he finds himself battling powerful enemies and making unexpected friends. Arthur must unravel the secrets of the Keys, piece together the Will of the Architect, discover his true fate and save the world...if he can.