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Click Here To See More Details Or Purchase This Item FROM THE ATTIC: “Also Available Individually: Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen. ” The Abhorsen Trilogy Box Set [BOX SET] (Paperback) by Garth Nix To preserve life,the Abhorsen must enter Death.

Click Here To See More Details Or Purchase This Item Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories (Paperback) by Garth Nix Gr. 7-10. The jacket of this short story collection features Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon's representations of Lirael and Nick--the same Ancelstierran who unwittingly served as the Destroyer's pawn in book three of the Abhorsen Trilogy. The image corresponds to the opening novella, in which Nick encounters a bloodsucking Free Magic monster during a visit to Ancelstierre's top-secret intelligence agency. The story teasingly refers to British mysteries and spy fiction, parodic elements that will appeal most to Nix's adult fans. Even less-experienced readers, though, will enjoy getting to know Nick on his own terms, unhampered by the evil influences of a body-stealing demon. The remaining 11 stories (all unrelated to Nix's best-known alternate reality) include selections clearly intended for middle-graders as well as more sophisticated offerings containing frank references to sex and violence spattered with "blood and brains and urine." Buy this with the understanding that the packaging will attract the full spectrum of Nix's fans, but that younger ones may get more than they bargained for. Jennifer Mattson Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Click Here To See More Details Or Purchase This Item The Ragwitch (Paperback) by Garth Nix From the author of Abhorsen comes classic fantasy set in a world dominated by the Ragwitch, a being of sinister, destructive intent. Quiet, easygoing Paul never expected to be cast in the role of savior. But his strong-willed sister, Julia, has come under the thrall of the Ragwitch, and Paul himself is drawn not only into the creature's world but into a battle for Julia's very existence -- as well as his own.

Click Here To See More Details Or Purchase This Item Mister Monday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback) by Garth Nix Puzzle-like and visually ornate an original re-imagining of a classic sci-fi theme' - US Publishers Weeklyan epic journey of the imagination' Bursting with fascinatingly original characters and concepts has the potential to take the young adult fantasy crown from Harry Potter', ACYL newsletter No. 3 Sept 2003. Captivating from the start has the lively inventiveness, breathtaking suspense, and intriguing use of the ordinary that are characteristic of Nix's previous work.' Viewpoint Vol 11 No 4 Summer 2003 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Click Here To See More Details Or Purchase This Item Grim Tuesday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 2) (Hardcover) by Garth Nix "[Garth Nix is] the coolest read in the playground." Amanda CraigPRAISE FOR MISTER MONDAY:"I just loved Mister Monday, which is an amazing, no-holds-barred fantasy by Garth Nix. This is destined to be a cult series. Every chapter seems to bring something new and wonderful and ends with another surprise. In all honesty, I've never read anything quite like it and I simply can't wait for Tuesday." Anthony Horowitz"Magic splashes across every page... With a likeable unlikely hero, fast-paced plotting and a plethora of mystical oddities, this series is sure to garner a host of fans." Publishers Weekly starred review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Click Here To See More Details Or Purchase This Item Drowned Wednesday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 3) (Paperback) by Garth Nix Gr. 5-8. One senses a formidable imagination in freefall in Nix's Keys to the Kingdom series, and experiencing it can be at once exhilarating and overwhelming. In this third of seven planned installments, each set on a successive day of a single week, Arthur Penhaligon is summoned from his hospital bed by Lady Wednesday, who has metamorphosed into a 126-mile-long whale. Burdened with asthma, a broken leg, and still-fresh shock at how inextricably his fate is tied to the House (the "epicenter of the Universe"), Arthur plies the Border Sea in search of the Third Part of the Will. The conclusion melds Pinocchio and 20,000 Leagues under the Sea, bringing into play a fearsome pirate, mercenary rats, a ship incompetently crewed by accountants, and allies old and new, human and otherworldly. New readers may find the backstory about Arthur's quest to vanquish the Morrow Days and to reassemble the Architect's Will frustratingly esoteric, but those who appreciated the freewheeling invention of Mister Monday (2003) and Grim Tuesday (2004) will emerge from the third book with enthusiasm unabated. Jennifer Mattson Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Click Here To See More Details Or Purchase This Item Sir Thursday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 4) (Paperback) by Garth Nix Gr. 5-8. In the fourth of a projected seven-book series, young Arthur Penhaligon (also known as Lord Arthur, Rightful Heir of the Architect) wants nothing more than to return to his own world. Instead, he is drafted into Sir Thursday's army and led into battle. On the home front, his friend Leaf fights against a stealth invasion. The pace lags initially, but picks up considerably along the way. This isn't for readers unfamiliar with the Keys to the Kingdom series; those kids should begin at the beginning, with Mister Monday (2003). Carolyn Phelan Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Click Here To See More Details Or Purchase This Item Lady Friday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 5) (Mass Market Paperback) by Garth Nix Four of the seven Trustees have been defeated and their Keys taken, but for Arthur, the week is still getting worse. Suzy Blue and Fred Gold Numbers have been captured by the Piper, and his New Nithling army still controls most of the Great Maze. Superior Saturday is causing trouble wherever she can, including turning off all the elevators in the House and blocking the Front Door. Amidst all this trouble, Arthur must weigh an offer from Lady Friday that is either a cunning trap for the Rightful Heir or a golden opportunity he must seize--before he's beaten to it!

Click Here To See More Details Or Purchase This Item Superior Saturday (The Keys To The Kingdom Book 6) (Hardcover) by Garth Nix The secret of his own identity. The identity of The Architect. The complete Will of the House. The fulfillment of his fate. Arthur Penhaligon is getting closer and closer to these things... but not without risks, conflict, and adventure.