Keys to the Kingdom book 1 · 2003
Mister Monday
Arthur Penhaligon, an asthmatic boy, is given a key shaped like the minute hand of a clock by a strange man called Mister Monday. Soon, he is drawn into the House, the centre of the universe, and named its rightful heir.
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Book facts
- Author
- Garth Nix
- Series
- Keys to the Kingdom, book 1 of 7
- Published
- 2003
- Setting
- Set in the House
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Mister Monday
3 recurring or key characters from Garth Nix’s chart. Introduces Arthur Penhaligon, Suzy Turquoise Blue and Leaf.
Lead 1
- Arthur PenhaligonFirst appearanceAsthmatic boy named heir to the House
Major 1
- Suzy Turquoise BlueFirst appearanceInky-fingered House helper
Minor and cameo 1
- LeafFirst appearanceArthur's friend
Also featuring these characters
Other Garth Nix books that share the most characters with Mister Monday.
- Drowned Wednesday2005 · Keys to the Kingdom · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Sir Thursday2006 · Keys to the Kingdom · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Lady Friday2007 · Keys to the Kingdom · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Superior Saturday2008 · Keys to the Kingdom · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon