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The Keys to the Kingdom Series
Book #1
MISTER MONDAY
Book #2
GRIM TUESDAY
Book #3
DROWNED WEDNESDAY
Book #4
SIR THURSDAY
Book #5
LADY FRIDAY
Book #6
SUPERIOR SATURDAY
Word Scrambles:
MISTER MONDAY
GRIM TUESDAY
DROWNED WEDNESDAY
SIR THURSDAY
LADY FRIDAY
SUPERIOR SATURDAY
Trivia Games:
MISTER MONDAY and GRIM TUESDAY
DROWNED WEDNESDAY
SIR THURSDAY
LADY FRIDAY
SUPERIOR SATURDAY
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SUPERIOR SATURDAY: The Keys to the Kingdom, Book Six
by Garth Nix
Scholastic Press
ISBN: 9780439700894
Ages 9-12
288 pages
On the sixth day, there was sorcery…
Saturday is about to arrive, (Lord) Arthur Penhaligon has managed to defeat Lady Friday, recover the Fifth Part of the Will, collect the Fifth Key, and has undergone some strange changes that may or may not indicate that he's becoming a Denizen.
While he and Leaf are returning sleeping patients to their hospital rooms, Arthur receives terrible news. Now he must save numerous people, including his own family, from being victims of a sanctioned nuclear air strike. The only solution that government officials believe can eradicate it is a mysterious viral plague nexus located at the East Area Hospital. With mere minutes to spare, Arthur uses the power of the Fifth Key, but when the area is cast in a weird red glow and everything seems to be rendered motionless, Arthur decides to seek help from Dr. Scamandros.
When Arthur arrives back at the House in Mister Monday's Dayroom, he discovers that the situation is quite serious there as well. Denizens are nowhere to be found, and an eerie calm has fallen over the place. He soon learns the reason why and barely manages to escape, as the Dayroom is engulfed in a wave of Nothing.
After finding Dr. Scamandros and having a confusing meeting with Old One, Arthur and the doctor go to the Citadel to assess the dire state of affairs and meet with Dame Primus. The Piper's Army has withdrawn, and it becomes apparent that Superior Saturday is responsible for the unleashed Nothing. As Dame Primus turns her concerns to defending the foundations of the House, Arthur decides to confront Superior Saturday, locate the Sixth Part of the Will and collect the Sixth Key.
With help from the power of the Fifth Key, Dr. Scamandros, some Raised Rats and, of course, (General) Suzy Turquoise Blue, Arthur finds himself in a dramatic adventure that includes some rather peculiar espionage, an assortment of Superior Saturday's associates (including a gang of grease monkeys) and lots of rain. However, time is precious and Arthur may have to say goodbye to his former life forever.
There is no lack of excitement or strange characters and places for readers to discover in SUPERIOR SATURDAY, the sixth installment in Garth Nix’s Keys to the Kingdom series. Arthur has gone from a reluctant young hero to a determined, (almost) fearless young leader --- a change noted by his willingness to stand up and make his own decisions, even if he may regret the consequences. However, it’s not all seriousness as readers will have a laugh or two at the odd behavior of the Denziens from the Upper House and some of Arthur’s allies. In the midst of this adventure, Arthur also begins to uncover secrets concerning The House (such as its purpose to the Architect) and tries to find answers to lingering questions, including what his true destiny is.
The journey is far from over, though, when Arthur finally meets (his foe or ally?) Lord Sunday in the seventh and final installment of the series.
--- Reviewed by Sarah Sawtelle
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