Great Sequel to a Good Book

This is the second book in Garth Nix's Keys to the Kingdom series. It's a great follow-up to a good first book. The story once again finds us following the life of Arthur Penhaligon the heir. He has only just returned from finding the first part of the will when the telephone that he received from the will rings. As we know, House time is different from the time that Arthur finds himself in. In the six months that have passed in the House, Tuesday has found a way to take control of the Lower House. Arthur manages to find his way into the House but unfortunately is forced to work in Tuesday's Nothing mines.

This book is 336 pages long which is again just about the right length. It is on the same reading level as the first book which would be about the fifth through the eight grade. Somewhere around the 9 year to 12 year olds. What's great about this book though is that it's great for the older reader as well. I'm an adult, and I love this series.

I love Arthur's character. It's great to see how he keeps finding himself in these situations. It makes you feel like as a regular person that you are able to do as much as he is. I love the fantasy element in these books; being able to find out more about the House and the weird things that take place there! I was anxious to read the next novel at the close of this one, and I believe that you will be too!