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Lord Sunday

Garth Nix (2010)

SubgenrePortal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages336 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSpace
CSM age10+
Goodreads4.02/5 (16460)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureQuestComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryFriendship

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneLost Heir / Hidden Royalty

Protagonist archetypes

QuestComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneQuestHidden HeirAncient ArtifactSeven Keys QuestPortal FantasyComing of AgeMentor FigureDark LordProphecy

Themes

IdentityDestiny vs Free WillComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryPower and ResponsibilityGood vs EvilSacrifice

Synopsis

As Arthur Penhaligon seeks to find the seventh key, complete his quest to save the Kingdom to which he is heir, and learn his true identity, he discovers that he has a greater purpose than he could have imagined.

Is Lord Sunday appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Final book in a seven-part middle grade fantasy series featuring magical quests, moderate fantasy violence (battles, magical confrontations), and themes of identity and destiny. No sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

The thrilling conclusion to Arthur's quest to collect all seven keys and save the Kingdom offers action, magic, and big revelations about his true identity.

Tags

Middle Grade FantasyQuest FantasyMagical Worlds