Sir Thursday
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| Author | Garth Nix |
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| Cover artist | Sandra Nobes/Hofstede Design (paperback, Allen & Unwin) |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Keys to the Kingdom |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Scholastic Paperbacks |
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Publication date
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1 March 2006 |
| Media type | Print (paperback & hardcover) |
| Pages | 427 |
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| OCLC | 61229579 |
| LC Class | PZ7.N647 Sir 2006 |
| Preceded by | Drowned Wednesday |
| Followed by | Lady Friday |
Sir Thursday is a young adult fantasy novel written by Australian author Garth Nix. It is the fourth book in The Keys to the Kingdom series, and was released in March 2006. Sir Thursday continues from the preceding book, following the adventures of Arthur Penhaligon as he attempts to retrieve the Fourth key of the Kingdom, and claim mastership of The Great Maze. As with the other books in the series, the theme of 'seven' is prevalent, along with the themes of sin and virtue. The book received generally favourable critical response, but was criticised for a slow pace, among other issues.
The book begins with Arthur Penhaligon and Leaf attempting to return to Earth after their adventures in the Border Sea. While Leaf is able to pass through the front door and return to Earth, the presence of a Nithling duplicate of Arthur prevents him from doing so, and he is forced to remain in the Lower House.
Dame Primus then informs him that Mister Monday and Grim Tuesday have been assassinated. Moments later, he is drafted into the Glorious Army of the Architect – wherein everyone living in the House must serve for 100 years – which is based in the chessboard-like demesne called the Great Maze. The leader of the army is the Fourth Trustee of the Will, Sir Thursday, a Denizen afflicted with the deadly sin of wrath. The army is currently involved in a campaign against the Piper, who is trying to claim the Fourth Key.
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