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Mister Monday

Author:  Garth Nix

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.

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May 24,2013
5

Mister Monday is definitely one of the best books I have ever read. Every bit of it was good and I couldn't put it down. Everyone, and I mean everyone, should read this.

Dec 05,2011
5

Mister Monday by Garth Nix is about a boy named arthur  who was an ordinary person until he got the minute hand of a clock which has magical powers.soon later he enters a different realm and needs to find the hour hand. Throughout the story he encounters many problems which he needs to face example fights and choices. In the end he is able to get the hour hand and returns to the real world.

Oct 28,2008
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4

a boy who finds himself caught up in a confusing, magical and very disorganized world when he is accidentally saved by being given a special key.

The best part of this book was...
the interesting world and story that the hero is thrust into.
This book is similar to...
Deltora Quest
The best place to read this book is...
somewhere cosy; maybe a good library
The soundtrack of this book should be...
something bright, but with a sense of adventure.

Jul 25,2008
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anonymous (not verified)
4

Arthur Penhaligon becoming an accidental hero and about being loyal and taking risks, because some risks can be pulled off.

The best part of this book was...
When Arthur meets Suzy Blue. I got scared and excited at the same time for reasons you will find out in this book.
This book is similar to...
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and other Garth Nix books.
The best place to read this book is...
In a quite place. You need to understand every word, in every line, in every paragraph, on every page, or otherwise you lose the story completely.
The soundtrack of this book should be...
A rebels' album. Anything by Avril Lavinge.

 

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