(3) 4-6 Keys to the Kingdom series. Everything comes to a head in this final series entry in which Arthur struggles with his newly acquired power while battling Lord Sunday. Meanwhile, Suzy and Leaf, on their own paths, face additional challenges. As with earlier series entries, the action is very fast paced in a world replete with intriguing magical devices.

Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess

(4) 4-6 Keys to the Kingdom series. Arthur continues his unwilling quest for the fantasy-realm Keys while struggling to retain his diminishing humanity and defuse a real-world nuclear threat. Nix's construction is endlessly--but sometimes overwhelmingly--inventive, the wealth of detail impressive but not always in service to the story. Nevertheless, the Alice-in-Wonderland sensibilities of this unpredictable tale should appeal to fans of outside-the-box fantasy.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(3) 4-6 Keys to the Kingdom series. Seeking the fifth key, Arthur faces a new enemy in cunning Lady Friday, who holds his friend Leaf captive. Hampered by the knowledge that using the powerful keys means relinquishing his humanity, Arthur nimbly navigates the politics and perils of a three-sided war. Nix's intricate, fantastically imagined world; agile, multi-threaded plot; and fresh revelations will more than requite series fans.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(3) 4-6 Keys to the Kingdom series. In his third tale, Arthur finally tries to accept his fate as Master of the House. To get the third key (he needs seven to complete his quest), he battles pirates and a "monstrous white whale" with an insatiable appetite. Nix's imagination knows no bounds in this rollicking high seas adventure.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman