books by Garth Nix (original abhorsen keystone)

books by Garth Nix

books:

Firebirds: An Anthology of Original Fantasy and Science Fiction

13 reviews

Firebird, 2003

One of the best anthologies I've ever read
This is a collection of some of the finest authors in the biz, and I think every single one of them would be proud of their work here. I loved this book, and although I do admit that it is a little misleading calling it an anthology of fantasy and sci fi when there's pretty much no sci fi in it, I forgive it that small glitch because it's just so good. If you're an intelligent reader, or ...

Mister Monday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 1)

108 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2003

a fresh new look at children's fantasy
I have always had a particular interest in children/teen fantasy. I normally am an adult fantasy reader, but sometimes it is nice to read a book that isn't trying to play off like the real world. This book is such a clever, compelling read that I was sorely disappointed to have to wait for more. I have never (so far) read a Garth Nix book that doesn't re-inspire me to read more books. ...

Grim Tuesday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 2)

44 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2004

Great Series
Garth Nix's Keys to the kingdom series is an excellent read. easy to comprehend and follow. I highly reccomend this series. the books are short and you can get them cheap right here on amazon.com the books are in order Mister Monday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 1) Grim Tuesday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 2) Drowned Wednesday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 3) Sir Thursday (The Keys To The ...

Drowned Wednesday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 3)

38 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2006

Great Imagination, Very Good Book To Read
In Drowned Wednesday, Arthur has major problems to deal with. It doesn't get any easier for him. Arthur has to rescue his friend, Leaf, from pirates. Find the Third Part of the Will and get the Third Key from Drowned Wednesday. Also, Arthur must free the Will's followers that are trapped in Wednesday stomach and deal with a new enemy name Feverfew. It seems so much for a boy to deal with, ...

Sir Thursday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 4)

32 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Press, 2006

Books that get boys reading!
I'm a writer. And I have three boys who don't read. How embarrassing is that? But they have all picked up these books (10, 12, & 13) and I catch them reading instead of watching television. That is this mother's dream, and I'm so grateful. Incidentally, this was their favorite because they liked all the "war". Warning: your kids may feel especially heroic after reading this series. And I ...

Superior Saturday (The Keys To The Kingdom)

17 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Press, 2008

A vivid fantasy comes to life for middle school readers.
Garth Nix's SUPERIOR SATURDAY is another 'Keys to the Kingdom' series title best enjoyed by collections with prior familiarity to the plot. Arthur here has wrested five of the Keys from their immortal guardians, the Trustees of the Will - but the Sixth Key poses different, greater challenges. Superior Saturday isn't just one of the Trustees - she's the oldest Denizen and the most powerful ...

Fast Ships, Black Sails
Naomi Novik, Garth Nix, ...

Night Shade Books, 2008

Do you love the sound of a peg leg stomping across a quarterdeck? Or maybe you prefer a parrot on your arm, a strong wind at your back? Adventure, treasure, intrigue, humor, romance, danger - and, yes, plunder! Oh, the Devil does love a pirate - and so do readers everywhere! Swashbuckling from the past into the future and space itself, Fast Ships, Black Sails, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, presents an incredibly entertaining volume of ...

The Seventh Tower volumes 4-6
Garth Nix

Scholstic Inc., 2003

Contains complete text to Above the Veil, Into Battle and The Violet Keystone by author Garth Nix.

Lady Friday (Keys to the Kingdom, Book 5)

20 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2008

Lady Friday(Keys to the Kingdom, book 5 )
Another great audio book to the series! The proper narrator really adds to the book. Allan Corduner is one of my favorite narrator.

The Fall (The Seventh Tower, Book 1)

82 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2000

Another winning story by a consistently great writer
Rating System: 1 star = abysmal; some books deserve to be forgotten 2 star = poor; a total waste of time 3 star = good; worth the effort 4 star = very good; what writing should be 5 star = fantastic; must own it and share it with others THE CONTENT: This is a story for ages 8 - 12, though as an adult reading it with my kids I'm enjoying the series too. Nix's Abhorsen trilogy is for teens ...

Abhorsen (Abhorsen Trilogy)

153 reviews
Garth Nix

Listening Library, 2003

Great conclusion
I gave "Sabriel" and "Lirael" positive reviews at a four-star level. This one closes out the series in a way that deserves that fifth star. There's nothing surprising in terms of the characters heading toward ever more difficult challenges - most of which seem completely insurmountable. You know you're going to get that, and you know the characters are largely going to find the ways to prevail. ...

Aenir (The Seventh Tower, Book 3)

27 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2001

The Seventh Tower Series' Aenir (Book 3)
Tal Graile-Rerem has gotten a Sunstone for the clan of the Far-Raiders. But Milla has stayed to learn more of the Chosen secrets. They have crossed over to Aenir, and danger lurks around every corner. Especially when there are two Storm Shepherds above you. And they're demanding a life, and Tal and Milla are underneath them. Tal is faced with a decision that he must make, not for himself, but ...

The Seventh Tower, Vols. 1-3

2 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic, 2005

Awesome read!
The Seventh Tower by Garth Nix is an action filled and extremely interesting book. Garth Nix, an avid reader by just age 6, is a genius when it comes to writing. Although this book has a lot of pages, trust me, you will never be bored. This is how the story goes, A young boy named Tal becomes the head of his family when his father goes missing with the family's primary sunstone (a magical stone ...

The Abhorsen Trilogy Box Set

23 reviews
Garth Nix

Eos, 2005

Familiar yet never cliche
Nix's world is always familiar enough enough to be comfortable but always different enough to feel completely fresh. His style leaves a hint of mystery to his characters and world that carries through the entire trilogy. I bought it becuase a friend told me that it has the most satisfying ending to a trilogy that she'd ever read, and it didn't disappoint. The only point I disagreed with her on ...

Sabriel

545 reviews
Garth Nix

Topeka Bindery, 1999

A Must Read!
I have to admitt that I read the second two books in the trilogy first; Lireal and Abhorsen. Even so, I found that this story was delightfully entertaining on it's own. The perfect amount of action and romance. This novel is more like an epic than anything I have ever read. A good read for adults and teens alike. And if you are looking for any flaws in Nix's masterpiece then you will be very ...

Above the Veil (The Seventh Tower, Book 4)

20 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2001

Excellent book
I am an avid reader of science fiction, fantasy, romance and historical novels. I found this entire series to be exceptional. I am an adult and these seemed to be written for a younger generation but I could not put these books down! If you would like some light fantasy reading that is different from many of the books out there, then this is for you.

Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories

24 reviews
Garth Nix

Eos, 2006

Can't get enough of the Abhorsen world
If this book had only contained "Across the Wall" and "Lightning Bringer" I would have been happy to buy and read it and would have rated it a 5. These two stories are excellent. Anyone who has read Abhorsen most probably will want to read Across the Wall. And excellent addition to the story. The rest of the stories just didn't connect for me. Some I didn't even read after trying for a few ...

Into Battle (The Seventh Tower, Book 5)

22 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2001

Very, Very Good
I am an avid reader of science fiction, fantasy, romance and historical novels. I found this entire series to be exceptional. I am an adult and these seemed to be written for a younger generation but I could not put these books down! If you would like some light fantasy reading that is different from many of the books out there, then this is for you.

The Violet Keystone (The Seventh Tower, Book 6)

21 reviews
Garth Nix

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2001

just a side note
I don't think it's a spoiler to say that Tal and Milla do not form a romance at any point in this series. In fact, I think the story is stronger for it. It is often too easy to become distracted by the element of romance, to the point where whoever the main character is interested in becomes merely important as a love element. It is of course possible to have a story where there is romance ...