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I recommend this for fans of fantasy, or other books by Garth Nix
fans of fantasy
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I first got this book when I was eight and I totally loved it! I have read it every year since then! It is about a pair of twins who are born one VERY good and one EXTREMELY bad
eight
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However, I did feel one particular scene might be rather nightmare-inducing for the youngest readers - so recommend this for the ages of 12 and above
ages of 12 and above
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I recommend this book to anyone and everyone
everyone
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I enjoyed the story, but I still don't think its right for pre-teens
pre-teens
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It's not a sort of book for a reluctant reader, or someone under the age of 12
reluctant reader
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It is clear from the cover of this book (a woman's left hand, flipping off the reader-with a perfectly manicured and wedding band-clad ring finger) that this is a book for a generation of women who are both used to confrontation and longing for tradition
women
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The main gender that would want to read this book would be girls because of what the story is based on and because they can relate to it the best
girls
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I would not say this book is strictly limited to a pre-teen audience, as I have found it to be very enjoyable
pre-teen
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Written for young adults this is a book that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves a good fantasy story
young adults
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com rates its readership the same as for Mister Monday--ages 9-12, which would be about right
ages 9-12
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The only reason I gave this 4 stars was the fact that my 6 yo was too young for some of the content, making this book not appropriate for all ages
6 yo
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Both the complexity of the plot and the at times nightmare-like imagery may keep this from being a book for fifth grade and under, unless a child in these years is looking to be challenged and a little frightened
fifth grade
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This novel is one that cannot go undread by young men and women alike
women
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Unfortunately, since it is a book for kids, it lacks the story development that I find so fascinating in her other books
kids
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Liz and Maggie are the main characters so this could be described as a book for girls, but the lives of Sean and Dennis are also described in important sub-plots
girls
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This novel focuses on the issue of sex and it helps teenagers understand how complicated it gets if the teenager decides to develope a intimid relationship
teenagers
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THis series isn't as good as the Abhorson series, but then it is aimed at a younger audience
younger audience
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At the age of 11 this book was a easy book to read
age of 11
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As a parent, I found the book interesting and thought-provoking, but I did not allow my 7 year old to finish it! Don't assume that advanced reading skills make the 7-10 year old set ready for this one, even though Ms
7-10 year old
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Banks has writin better books than this book,
Banks
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Now in is astonishing new novel, Michael Dobbs throws brilliant fresh light upon Churchill's relationship with the Soviet spy and the twenty months of conspiracy, chance and outright treachery that were to propel Churchill from outcast to messiah and change the course of history
Michael Dobbs
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Paul focuses on the problems of an intimate relationship and the decisions the teens make at that moment
Paul
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But the biggest problem with The Last Temptation is that McDermid tries too hard to force a particular ending
McDermid
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Contrary to one reviewer's beliefs, I have recently read Misconceptions and The Mommy Myth, but still found an amazing amount of original research (not to mention RECENT) in Kingston's text
Kingston
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I liked the way the author described all imnportant and non-important characters in such detail, but I didn't like the way he kept coming back to the question "why did Arthur get the key, why is he still alive, who are Mister Monday and Sneezer"
author
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Kingston's book begins with a description of Prince Charles' and Princess Di's wedding and sort of stays there
Kingston
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It is a very entertaining novel and all fans of McDermid will relish it
McDermid
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I do have a suggestion; if you're a "happy" person and like to read "happy happy" books, Michael Marshall is probably NOT for you
Michael Marshall
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Taking David Hume as a prime example, Gellner shows that the scientific, empiricist thought of the Enlightenment abandoned the angel/beast dichotomy
Gellner
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But then again Zindel is so far above other writers that I would certainly still recommend reading the novel
Zindel
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The book Mister Monday by Garth Nix , was a very good book
Garth Nix
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-enjoy the genre of fantasies, of a unknown world, as Nix weaves a wonderful tale of the things that will open your eyes to a different world
Nix
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Like when Arthur first got to the House, as everyone called the world he went to, the author quickly described where he appeared but I could vividly see it in my head
author
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For example, when Arthur is in an elevator with the "Will" and Suzy Turquoise Blue, (They are going to the 379th floor, so they have the time) Garth Nix explained everything about the plague Arthur wants to cure
Garth Nix
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It seems as though the author had covered everything
author
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Garth Nix really outdid hiself when he wrote this one
Garth Nix
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I picked this book up in Bangkok as I was browsing through a second hand book store, and didn't expect much until I read that this was a novel by the guy who wrote House of Cards, To Play the King and The Final Cut
guy
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Garth Nix did a great job, and I can't wait to read Grim Tuesday, the next book in the Keys to the Kingdom series!
Garth Nix
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Paul Zindel is an amazing author!
Paul Zindel
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This is the first book in the Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix
book
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The book is a great read right until the end, so rare in non-fiction
book
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Anne Kingston did a marvellous job on this book
book
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The language she uses is fairly easy to understand
language
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terrifying reading
reading
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If you are a parent and want your kid to get into reading, this book is perfect
book
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I would also recommend this book as a book club selection because I can definitely see women talking about this in depth - from the heart
book
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this is a really great fantasy book
book
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get the book today
book
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I liked this book, it caught my interest quickly which for me is important
book
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Monday is interesting enough but to really enjoy you have to continue the series
Monday
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The book had a far-fetched premise, but once I was able to move past that detail, the book was readable, albeit unrealistic
book
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This is a great book and one that gets you thinking about marriage
book
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It was a wonderful book, that will capture you from the beginning
book
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'Mister Monday' has everything a hugely popular series needs, loveable characters, a complex plot, and buckets loads of creativity
Mister Monday
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It is a very mysterious book, with more beginnings then ends
book
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I could not put this book down if my life depended on it! I have never in my life read a book this fast
book
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It's little things like Komodo Dragon decorations coming to life, candle flames that don't flicker, and coins capable of screaming that make this book great
book
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Monday a little less interesting than the rest of his books
Monday
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Give Michael Marshall Smith, (sometimes without the Smith), a chance with this book--it is a guaranteed good read!
book
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Personal I loved My Darling My Hamburger
My Darling My Hamburger
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But THE INTRUDERS is pretty much a middling effort, at least when it comes to the plot
THE INTRUDERS
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After reading several pages I relented and purchased Mister Monday
Mister Monday
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Angela and Diabola is one of my all-time favorite books
Angela and Diabola
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I was curious to see whether "Mister Monday" (first novel in a fantasy series that has since worked its way up to Thursday) was published before or after James Stoddard's "High House" as the two books have similar settings
Mister Monday
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I will be perfectly honest, Mister Monday is amazing
Mister Monday
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Set in the Pacific Northwest, the prologue of THE INTRUDERS starts with an apparently random home invasion, murder & fire
THE INTRUDERS
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Angela and Diabola is about two sisters, one very angelic, and one very, very diabolic
Angela and Diabola
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The Endless Game is the first of a two-book series (the second is: A Spy at Twilight) in the vein of the Le Carre "Karla" quartet
The Endless Game
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Mister Monday is one of the best books I have read in a long time
Mister Monday
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Angela and Diabola is one of the best books I've ever read
Angela and Diabola
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Can Angela stop Diabola before its too late? Or will Diabola destroy the city? Read Angela and Diabola, by Lynn Reid Banks and find out!
Angela and Diabola
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In a book subtitled, "The Life and World of Al Capone", one would suspect an in depth look at the famous Chicagoan
The Life and World of Al Capone
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I thought that ANGELA AND DIABOLA by Lynn Reid Banks was a good and funny book, because at some parts it makes me laugh and at others it's very exciting
ANGELA AND DIABOLA
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For every "Forever" there's a "My Darling, My Hamburger" that contains a great story bogged down by changes in the world
My Darling, My Hamburger
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Part of the "Paladin Movements and Ideas" series, this book is an exploration of the latter half of the 19th century, explaining where Sigmund Freud came from and why he happened when he did
Paladin Movements and Ideas
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The Meaning of Wife picks up where that excellent book ends
Meaning of Wife
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Mister Monday is about a young boy named Arthur Penhaligon who must save his world from a plague but must go through the biggest dangers that he must overcome in another realm
Mister Monday
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The main characters in My Darling My Hamburger are two girls named Liz and Maggie
My Darling My Hamburger
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Monday allows you to get wrapped up in a world that is both strange and familiar and is a wonderful reading experience
Monday
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She's not a great writer but she's a fabulous storyteller and her Tony Hill/Carol Jordan mysteries are the best of the bunch
Carol Jordan
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but before he can do that he has to dodge fechters, run from enemys like Noon and Dawn, run from dinosaurs, try not to get killed, and try to prevent himself from having a asthma atackk!! But, thankfully he has some help from a girl named suzy, a guy named Dusk, and a talking toad
suzy
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But when a fight emerges between the two figures - Mister Monday and Sneezer - they both disappear without any further regard to Arthur
Arthur
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Aurther, Suzy Blue{a friend he makes on the way} and the Will now will go through many treacherous tasks to defeat Monday- the Will so that Aurther can claim the key, therefore the first part of the Will is done, Aurther to find a cure to thing strange plauge, and Suzy to help them all
Aurther
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1
Angela is very excited, but Diabola is bored and gloomy
Diabola
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But when a fight emerges between the two figures - Mister Monday and Sneezer - they both disappear without any further regard to Arthur
Sneezer
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He is followed by creatures called Fetchers
Fetchers
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He also learns that after creating the universe from Nothing (which is an actual substance in this "mythology"), the Architect mysteriously departed, leaving a will in the hands of seven trustees, the Morrow Days, who have become corrupt and are now running things to suit themselves
Architect
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Will sets out on his mission, but soon becomes a target himself
Will
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But later their parents made them to be christian and the good one called Angela while the bad one called Diabola
Angela
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For the most part, I thought this book was good and I especially enjoyed Maggie and Dennis
Dennis
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Detective Carol Jordan and Dr
Carol Jordan
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Angela is named because she acts like an angel, and Diabola is named because she acts diabolic (evil)
Angela
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Arthur's immediately visited by the sleepy Mister Monday and his butler Sneezer, and is given a key in the shape of a clock hand
Mister Monday
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If you have any affection for Tony Hill and Carol Jordan as created by Val McDermid, don't read this book
Tony Hill
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The girls grow up into toddlers and Diabola becomes even worse while Angela became sweeter
Diabola
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Monday, one of the seven trusties entrusted with the Will while GA is off gallivanting about
Monday
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Arthur does not know the danger ahead of him untill the night somebody shows up at his window
Arthur
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Like when Arthur first got to the House, as everyone called the world he went to, the author quickly described where he appeared but I could vividly see it in my head
Arthur
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So Arthur and Suzy have many encounters and then are captured, and Arthur is thrown into the Coal Cellar of the realms and meets the "Ancient One" who tells him the stories and some of the secrets of the realms inside the house and about the "improbable stair" which only excists if you are able to see it and able to transfer from one realm to another quickly without losing it and being stranded in the realm forever
Arthur
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