After reading the Sabriel series, I was hoping this book would be just as good. Though this series isn't one of his best, his style and vivid imagination is still very present. Garth Nix creates a whole new world for us to explore. The story starts off on a Monday and it is Arthur Penhaligon's first day of school. While running during gym class, he gets an asthma attack. Gasping for breath, two strange men visit him and give him a book and a key. Using these two mysterious objects, he learns about a whole new world. Weird and dangerous creatures are hunting him down, trying to retrieve the key. A couple of days later, his town is invaded by a Sleepy Plague, and Arthur has no other choice but to enter the House and try to save his city. I strongly recommend this book, even though it lacks the depth and maturity that was found in the Sabriel series. It is a great book for children ages 10-13 and Garth Nix creates a captivating and exciting world
A couple of days later, his town is invaded by a Sleepy Plague, and Arthur has no other choice but to enter the House and try to save his city