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Sir Thursday by Garth Nix

Read: July 27 - July 31
Format: Audiobook 7 CDs equivalent 344 pages
Source: Public Library
Subject: Alternate world
Category: The Kids have it - Young adult and children's books
Challenges: 11 in 11, 75 Book, TIOLI, AUDIO, SYLL
Stars: ★★★½

Arthur continues his exploits in the House after acquiring the third key from Drowned Wednesday. In this installment Arthur is drafted into the House Army by Sir Thursday who is the trustee in chargeof the military. All residents of the House are required to serve for 100 years and Arthur cannot avoid this obligation. While still a recruit in training he experiences first hand the praactice of being washed between the ears, in essence erasing all of his memories. He doesn't even know who he is. Gradually his memories return and he learns what he can in the army, but danger comes when the House is attacked by Super Nifflings lead by the Piper.

An interesting side of these adventures and series.

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