While there are no sound effects, Allan Corduner's dramatic narration splendidly brings the book to life with his many character voices. Background music begins and concludes the reading. The text is rich in descriptive language. There are several violent episodes, and the fast-moving and imaginative plot and strong characterizations capture listeners' attention. Using the powers of the key, Arthur travels to another realm and battles many evil creatures in a struggle to save his world from a mysterious disease. Monday hands Arthur an unusual key which begins a wild adventure. Upon awakening, he meets a stranger, Mister Monday. During a running exercise at school, Arthur Penhaligon collapses from an asthma attack. This is another thrilling, triumphantly imaginative series from Garth Nix, the best-selling author of THE SEVENTH TOWER, SABRIEL, and LIRAEL.Library JournalGr 5-8-This exciting and gripping reading of Garth Nix's fantasy novel (Scholastic, 2003) is filled with lots of dramatic action. One mysterious house is the doorway to a very mysterious world - where one boy is about to venture and unlock a number of fantastical secrets.
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