Mister Monday

Nix, Garth. (2003). Mister Monday: The Keys to the Kingdom. Random House Audio/Listening Library. (Audio Book Read by Allan Corduner).

I haven't listened to an audio book since our family driving trip across Canada.  Yes, they were life savers!  Listening to this young adult book from the public library brought back all those memories of being immersed in a story while doing something else at the same time - a great way to multi-task.  Garth Nix is a master storyteller and Allan Corduner brought the characters to life (although my son found his attempt at a young girl's voice annoying). The reader ( I mean listener) follows 12 year old Arthur Penhaligon on a fast-paced fantasy ride through time and space as he tries to find the remedy to a plague in his own world and time. Chosen as the 'rightful heir' to the first key of  "The House", Arthur battles creatures of the 'nothing' and vengeful trustees with the help of an orphaned girl he meets in "The House".  The first of a series of seven books (one for each day of the week guarded by a trustee), Mister Monday left me wanting to read the rest of the series.  In audio book format this story would be perfect for reluctant or struggling readers looking for an exciting story at their own age level.

Here is a link to the Keys to the Kingdom website.

Young Adult, Intermediate (due to audio format)