Nix, Garth. The Keys to the Kingdom: Drowned Wednesday. NY: Scholastic, 2005. 389 pages. (Fantasy Series)Arthur Penhaligon, a simple 7th grader who has just moved to a new neighborhood, is about to return to the House (the center of the universe with many different sections and territories ruled by the seven days of the week and run the Secondary Realms- places outside of the House, such as Earth) again. Previously, dangerous dog- faced men infected his entire neighborhood with a fatal sickness, and Arthur traveled to the House to end it. Then, he had to end the reign of Grim Tuesday and plug an enormous flood of Nothing (the substance that all things are made from and, ironically, will destroy anything at the first touch) which, left unchecked, will destroy the House and the universe. Now, Drowned Wednesday has invited him for a luncheon, but he may be lunch! Arthur must survive the Border Sea, sorceress pirates, and the stomach of a Leviathan Whale in order to take the Third Key, find part three of the Will, and save himself and his friend Leaf. With danger around nearly every corner, Arthur will be hard pressed to find even a place to sit and think in peace. With non-stop, page-turning adventure, this book will keep you glued to it until the end! Definitely a must-read for any fantasy- adventure fan, I would definitely recommend this book as a casual read.
Reviewed by: MorningStar
