Garth Nix – Jill Grinberg Literary Management

Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: Stories of the Witch Knight and the Puppet Sorcerer.

New York Times bestselling author Garth Nix’s exciting adult debut: a new collection including all eight stories—plus a never-before-published story—featuring Sir Hereward and his sorcerous puppet companion Mister Fitz, gathered in one magical volume for the first time ever!

Sir Hereward: the only male child of an ancient society of witches. Knight, artillerist, swordsman. Mercenary for hire. Ill-starred lover.

Mister Fitz: puppet, sorcerer, loremaster. Practitioner of arcane arts and wielder of sorcerous needles.

Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: godslayers. Agents of the Council of the Treaty for the Safety of the World, charged with the location and removal of listed extra-dimensional entities, more commonly known as gods.

Together, they are relentless travelers in a treacherous world of magic, gunpowder, and adventure.

Compiled for the first time ever, these eight magical stories—plus an all-new tale, “The Field of Fallen Foes”—featuring fabulous, quintessential Garth Nix protagonists Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz comprise a must-have adult fantasy collection for fans and those about to discover the witch knight and his puppet sorcerer for the first time.

Praise for Sir Hereward and Mr. Fitz

“Though all but one of these stories have been previously published, fans will appreciate finding them all in a single volume; readers new to Nix’s (The Sinister Booksellers of Bath) adult work will have a real treat on their hands.” –Library Journal

Publisher

Harper Voyager

Publication Date

August 22, 2023

Age Category

Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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The Left-Handed Booksellers of London

An IndieBound besteller

A girl’s quest to find her father leads her to an extended family of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World of England when it intrudes on the modern world.

In a slightly alternate London in 1983, Susan Arkshaw is looking for her father, a man she has never met. Crime boss Frank Thringley might be able to help her, but Susan doesn’t get time to ask Frank any questions before he is turned to dust by the prick of a silver hatpin in the hands of the outrageously attractive Merlin.

Merlin is a young left-handed bookseller (one of the fighting ones), who with the right-handed booksellers (the intellectual ones), are an extended family of magical beings who police the mythic and legendary Old World when it intrudes on the modern world, in addition to running several bookshops.

Susan’s search for her father begins with her mother’s possibly misremembered or misspelt surnames, a reading room ticket, and a silver cigarette case engraved with something that might be a coat of arms.

Merlin has a quest of his own, to find the Old World entity who used ordinary criminals to kill his mother. As he and his sister, the right-handed bookseller Vivien, tread in the path of a botched or covered-up police investigation from years past, they find this quest strangely overlaps with Susan’s. Who or what was her father? Susan, Merlin, and Vivien must find out, as the Old World erupts dangerously into the New.

Praise for The Left-Handed Booksellers of London

“[A] fresh, engaging fantasy with an old-school, nostalgic vibe.” –BCCB

“A remarkable romp through a fantastical new world.” –Booklist

“Readers will beg for more adventures in this London.” –Kirkus

“[Unflappable] Susan and wonderfully costumed, magically gender-fluid Merlin make for a fantasy that genre fans, teen or adult, won’t want to miss.” –Publishers Weekly

“A thrilling, suspenseful romp with lots of humor and romantic tension.” –The Horn Book

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

September 22, 2020

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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The Sinister Booksellers of Bath

A New York Times and IndieBound besteller

There is often trouble of a mythical sort in Bath. The booksellers who police the Old World keep a careful watch there, particularly on the entity who inhabits the ancient hot spring. Yet this time it is not from Sulis Minerva that trouble starts. It comes from the discovery of a sorcerous map, leading left-handed bookseller Merlin into great danger. A desperate rescue is attempted by his sister the right-handed bookseller Vivien and their friend, art student Susan Arkshaw, who is still struggling to deal with her own recently discovered magical heritage.

The map takes the trio to a place separated from this world, maintained by deadly sorcery performed by an Ancient Sovereign and guarded by monstrous living statues of Purbeck marble. But this is only the beginning, as the booksellers investigate centuries of disappearances and deaths and try to unravel the secrets of the murderous Lady of Stone, a serial killer of awesome powers.

If they do not stop her, she will soon kill again. And this time, her target is not an ordinary mortal.

A wintry return to the somewhat alternate 1980s England of The Left-Handed Booksellers of London.

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

March 21, 2023

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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Angel Mage

More than a century has passed since Liliath crept into the empty sarcophagus of Saint Marguerite, fleeing the Fall of Ystara. But she emerges from her magical sleep still beautiful, looking no more than nineteen, and once again renews her single-minded quest to be united with her lover, Palleniel, the archangel of Ystara.

It’s a seemingly impossible quest, but Liliath is one of the greatest practitioners of angelic magic to have ever lived, summoning angels and forcing them to do her bidding. Four young people hold her interest: Simeon, a studious doctor-in-training; Henri, a dedicated fortune hunter; Agnez, a glory-seeking musketeer; and Dorotea, icon-maker and scholar of angelic magic.

The four feel a strange kinship from the moment they meet but do not suspect their importance. And none of them know just how Liliath plans to use them, as mere pawns in her plan, no matter the cost to everyone else . . .

Fans of Cassandra Clare, Holly Black, and Leigh Bardugo will fall in love with Angel Mage, a feminist fantasy that takes place in an alternate European world ruled by fearsome magic and deadly passions.

Praise for Angel Mage

“A unique magical system based on angel summoning and icons, deft characterization—including male and female protagonists and LGBTQ representation—and an affectionate rendering of Dumas’s style will delight teen and adult fans of swashbuckling romance.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Nix’s complex system of angelic magic, and the toll it takes, is fascinating, and he weaves an exciting adventure full of intrigue and action while portraying women in power in a refreshingly casual way. An original and gripping adventure.” –Kirkus, starred review

“The vivid characters . . . jump off the pages. Their growing relationships steal the show. But there are plenty of embellishments that enhance the more personal aspects of the story. And kudos to fantasy stalwart Nix for a story with gender and racial equality.” –Booklist, starred review

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

October 1, 2019

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

High Fantasy

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Have Sword, Will Travel (#1)

It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a dried-up river outside their village. It is even stranger that Odo is able to remove it from where it’s buried. And it’s REMARKABLY strange when the sword starts to talk.

Odo and Eleanor have unearthed Biter, a famous fighter from earlier times. By finding Biter, Odo instantly becomes a knight — a role he is exquisitely unsuited for. Eleanor, however, would make a PERFECT knight — but she’s not the one with the sword.

Finding Biter is only the start — boy, girl, and sword must soon go on a quest to save their kingdom from threats in both human and dragon form, in this new fantasy triumph from Garth Nix and Sean Williams.

Praise for Have Sword, Will Travel

“En garde for an implied sequel that is already too bloody far away.” –Kirkus

“[An] enjoyable spin on the age-old hero’s journey, filled with action and humor.” –Publishers Weekly

“With Garth Nix and Sean Williams at the helm, it’s no surprise this laugh-out-loud adventure is one boys and girls will love. Highly recommended for ages 9+.” –Readings

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

October 31, 2017

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

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Let Sleeping Dragons Lie (Have Sword, Will Travel #2)

Odo and Eleanor are excited to be knights. Only . . . nobody’s asking them to go on a quest. So they’re stuck at home, using their trusty and talkative swords to defend their village when there’s cause for defense. But mostly it’s just . . . waiting for something bigger to come along.

That “something bigger” comes to them in the form of an old man named Edga, a warrior named Hundred, and an ancient chant:

Dragon, dragon,
heed our call . . .
Come to aid us,
one and all.

Odo, Eleanor, and their swords, Biter and Runnel, are plunged into a quest that will take them (as all good quests must) to unfamiliar lands, where they will fight unseen enemies and unlock unbelievable secrets in order to prevent an unbearable impostor from taking the crown.

Also, they will need to keep an eye out for dragons.

As they did with Have Sword, Will Travel, fantasy masters Garth Nix and Sean Williams have crafted a tale full of fire, laughs, and twists for adventurous readers of all ages.

Praise for Let Sleeping Dragons Lie

“Young knights Odo and Eleanor are back in their second middle-grade fantasy adventure, ready to take their talking swords and leave their village for more adventure – but they end up getting a lot more excitement than they counted on.” –Locus

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

October 30, 2018

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

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Frogkisser!

Poor Princess Anya. Forced to live with her evil stepmother’s new husband, her evil stepstepfather. Plagued with an unfortunate ability to break curses with a magic-assisted kiss. And forced to go on the run when her stepstepfather decides to make the kingdom entirely his own. Aided by a loyal talking dog, a boy thief trapped in the body of a newt, and some extraordinarily mischievous wizards, Anya sets off on a Quest that, if she plays it right, will ultimately free her land—and teach her a thing or two about the use of power, the effectiveness of a well-placed pucker, and the finding of friends in places both high and low. With Frogkisser!, acclaimed bestselling author Garth Nix has conjured a fantastical tale for all ages, full of laughs and danger, surprises and delights, and an immense population of frogs. It’s 50% fairy tale, 50% fantasy, and 100% pure enjoyment from start to finish.

Praise for Frogkisser!

“Wise and wondrous—a beautifully told romp.”—Holly Black, author of Doll Bones and The Folk of the Air trilogy

“The characters are so enjoyable readers are sure to miss them when the quest (and book) ends. Refreshingly, there’s no romance plot here, and just as refreshingly, the two dark-skinned women are both beautiful and benevolent. Nix takes inspiration from classics and improves on them: he doesn’t fall into negative tropes and masterfully infuses the weight of first recognizing one’s privilege with humor. Great fun with heart.” –Kirkus, starred review

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

February 27, 2017

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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Newt's Emerald

After Lady Truthful’s magical Newington Emerald is stolen from her she devises a simple plan: go to London to recover the missing jewel. She quickly learns, however, that a woman cannot wander the city streets alone without damaging her reputation, and she disguises herself as a mustache-wearing man. During Truthful’s dangerous journey she discovers a crook, an unsuspecting ally, and an evil sorceress—but will she find the Emerald?

Praise for Newt’s Emerald

“Part comedy of manners, part fantasy adventure, this lighthearted romp is ridiculous fun.” –Booklist, starred review

“A delightful romp with dastardly plots and romantic confusions that would do Jane Austen proud. Fans of the author and of fantasy or Regency romance will enjoy this tale immensely.” –School Library Journal

“This romance should please the author’s regular readers and Georgette Heyer fans alike.” –Publishers Weekly

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

October 13, 2015

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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Sabriel (The Old Kingdom #1)

The New York Times bestselling series

Since childhood, Sabriel has lived outside the walls of the Old Kingdom, away from the power of Free Magic, and away from the Dead who refuse to stay dead. But now her father, the Abhorson, is missing, and Sabriel must cross into that world to find him. With Mogget, whose feline form hides a powerful, perhaps malevolent spirit, and Touchstone, a young Charter Mage, Sabriel travels deep into the Old Kingdom. There she confronts an evil that threatens much more than her life and comes face-to-face with her own hidden destiny. . . .

Praise for Sabriel

“Rich, complex, involving, hard to put down, this first novel, an Australian import, is excellent high fantasy. The suitably climactic ending leaves no loose ends, but readers will hope for a sequel.” –Publishers Weekly

“The action charges along at a gallop, imbued with an encompassing sense of looming disaster. Sabriel, who entered the Old Kingdom lacking much of the knowledge she needs, proves to be a stalwart heroine, who, in the end, finds and accepts her destiny. A page-turner for sure, this intricate tale compares favorably with Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass and will surely appeal to the same audience.” –Booklist

“Passionately exciting, full of intriguing characters and stunning scenery, Sabriel is sheer enjoyment.” –The Times

“I think Garth Nix has created a really remarkable and persuasive world; and done it in the grand style of heroic romance—with some wonderful twists and turns. His Sabriel is a herione truly worthy of that role.” –Lloyd Alexander, author of The Chronicles of Pyrdian

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

September 30, 1996

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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Lirael (The Old Kingdom #2)

The New York Times bestselling series

Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father’s identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr’s glacier. She doesn’t even have the Sight—the ability to see into possible futures—that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nevertheless she must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil—one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clayr, and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny.

Praise for Lirael

“What makes Lirael a delight is the magic that Nix brings to his story and to his characters.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A riveting sequel to his acclaimed Sabriel … Readers who like their fantasy intense in action, magisterial in scope, and apocalyptic in consequences will revel in every word…” –Kirkus, starred review

“… reaffirms his position as Australia’s top fantasy author.” –Canberra Sunday Times

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

April 29, 2001

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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Abhorsen (The Old Kingdom #3)

The New York Times bestselling series

The apocalyptic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Abhorsen series—an epic fantasy experience not to be missed.

The Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone are missing, leaving only Lirael—newly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waiting—to stop the Destroyer. If Orannis’s unspeakable powers are unleashed, it will mean the end of all Life. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, and the help of her companions, Sam, the Disreputable Dog, and Mogget, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the evil destructor—before it is too late. . . .

Praise for Abhorsen

“A riveting continuation of the story begun in Sabriel and Lirael. At once an allegory regarding war and peace and a testament to friendship, this is a thought-provoking fantasy.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“The reader’s absorption into the intrigue, magic and dazzling richness of the worlds and characters created by Nix is irresistible pleasure …” –Australian Review of Books

“Terror, courage, bitterness, love, desperation, and sacrifice all swirl together in an apocalyptic climax that pits both Life and Death together against the destruction of everything … This one is breathtaking, bittersweet and utterly unforgettable.” –Kirkus, starred review

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

January 7, 2003

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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Clariel: The Lost Abhorsen (The Old Kingom #4)

The New York Times bestselling series

Clariel is the daughter of one of the most notable families in the Old Kingdom, with blood relations to the Abhorsen and, most important, to the King. She dreams of living a simple life but discovers this is hard to achieve when a dangerous Free Magic creature is loose in the city, her parents want to marry her off to a killer, and there is a plot brewing against the old and withdrawn King Orrikan. When Clariel is drawn into the efforts to find and capture the creature, she finds hidden sorcery within herself, yet it is magic that carries great dangers. Can she rise above the temptation of power, escape the unwanted marriage, and save the King?

Praise for Clariel

“Over a decade has passed since Nix’s last Old Kingdom novel, Abhorsen (HarperCollins, 2003), but he has lost none of his skill in depicting this fantasy realm… Nix pens a compelling character in Clariel while his skill in rendering both politics and magic is strong. This excellent work can be enjoyed independently of the other Old Kingdom novels, but will certainly draw readers to those works.” –School Library Journal, starred review

“Between striking characters—from the heroic if not entirely competent young Abhorsen-in-Waiting, Belatiel, to the enigmatic, catlike Mogget—and Nix’s brilliantly complex magic system, this superb tale is exactly the book fans of the series have been awaiting.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

”Nix’s intricate world building reveals more Old Kingdom history and its ever-shifting alliance between the political and magical. Themes of freedom and destiny underpin Clariel’s harrowing, bittersweet story, and readers will delight in the telling (and in fan favorite Mogget’s return).” –Booklist, starred review

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

October 14, 2014

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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Goldenhand (The Old Kingdom #5)

The New York Times bestselling series

Goldenhand takes place six months after the events of Abhorsen and follows the novella Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case, which is featured in Across the Wall.

Lirael lost one of her hands in the binding of Orannis, but now she has a new hand, one of gilded steel and Charter Magic.

On a dangerous journey, Lirael returns to her childhood home, the Clayr’s Glacier, where she was once a Second Assistant Librarian. There, a young woman from the distant North brings her a message from her long-dead mother, Arielle.

It is a warning about the Witch with No Face. But who is the Witch, and what is she planning? Lirael must use her new powers to save the Old Kingdom from this great danger—and it must be forestalled not only in the living world but also in the cold, remorseless river of Death.

Praise for Goldenhand

“There is no joy like returning to the Old Kingdom. Once again, Nix sets the standard for fantasy, bringing us a tale full of old friends and new enemies, gruesome monsters, and heroines of wit, will, and imagination. Goldenhand delivers the bleak, beautiful magic only Garth Nix can create—impeccable in its details, harrowing in its action.”—Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha trilogy, Six of Crows, and Ninth House

“Garth Nix is one of the best worldbuilders in fantasy, and this book is merely further proof. I love the Old Kingdom series, and Goldenhand is an excellent continuation, packed with the excitement and passion of a storytelling virtuoso at the height of his abilities.” –Brandon Sanderson, author of the Mistborn trilogy

“In this long-awaited prequel, Garth Nix shows us why his Old Kingdom books have influenced a generation of fantasy writers.” –Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestelling author of The Mortal Instruments series

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

October 4, 2016

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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Terciel & Elinor

The New York Times bestselling series

In the Old Kingdom, a land of ancient and often terrible magics, eighteen year-old orphan Terciel learns the art of necromancy from his great-aunt Tizanael. But not to raise the Dead, rather to lay them to rest. He is the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, and Tizanael is the Abhorsen, the latest in a long line of people whose task it is to make sure the Dead do not return to Life.

Across the Wall in Ancelstierre, a steam-age country where magic usually does not work, nineteen year-old Elinor lives a secluded life, her only friends an old governess and an even older groom who was once a famous circus performer. Her mother is a tyrant, who is feared by all despite her sickness and impending death . . . but perhaps there is even more to fear from that.

Elinor does not know she is deeply connected to the Old Kingdom, nor that magic can sometimes come across the Wall, until a plot by an ancient enemy of the Abhorsens brings Terciel and Tizanael to Ancelstierre. In a single day of fire and death and loss, Elinor finds herself set on a path which will take her into the Old Kingdom, into Terciel’s life, and will embroil her in the struggle of the Abhorsens against the Dead who will not stay dead.

Praise for Terciel & Elinor

“In this book, Nix offers fans of the Old Kingdom a gift in the book’s return to the feel of the original trilogy; readers will be glad he chose the path that led to this story….Enjoyable, engaging, and well written.” –Kirkus

“Fans will relish this return to a beloved world.” –Booklist

“Loving callbacks to Sabriel render this installment of greatest interest to longtime fans, but Elinor’s introduction to the world of Charter and Free Magics, and chapters focused on Terciel’s childhood provide plenty of exposition for new readers.” –BCCB

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

November 2, 2021

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

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Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories

The New York Times bestselling series

Across the Wall brings together an electic mix of Garth Nix’s writing spanning several years, beginning with the novella set in the Old Kingdom, Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case, winner of two Aurealis Awards.

The collection also includes two tales inspired by Arthurian legend, a war story, a western, a traditional tale with a twist and a hilarious choose-your-own-adventure spoof. The volume is introduced by the author himself and, even better, so is each story—giving context, anecdotes and a glimpse into the exceptional mind of Garth Nix.

Praise for Across the Wall

“Readers of the author’s bestselling Abhorsen trilogy will find themselves right at home in this horror/fantasy/mystery…” –School Library Journal

“Fans will … find a nice range of writing from one of the leading fantasy writers at work today.” –Kirkus

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

July 5, 2005

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Short Fiction/Fantasy

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To Hold the Bridge

The New York Times bestselling series

An entertaining short-story collection from bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix, including an Old Kingdom novella, a short story set in the same world as Shade’s Children, and another story set in the world of A Confusion of Princes.

Garth Nix is renowned for his legendary fantasy works, but To Hold the Bridge showcases his versatility as the collection offers nineteen short stories from every genre of literature including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery, and adventure. Whether writing about vampires, detectives, ancient spirits, or odd jobs, Garth Nix’s ability to pull his readers into new worlds is extraordinary.

Praise for To Hold the Bridge

“Nix’s collection of richly imagined short fiction is a feast for speculative fiction fans of all ages.” –Booklist, starred review

“Deft characterization and virtuoso worldbuilding with tones that range from creepy dread to grisly violence to poignant heartbreak to wry humor (sometimes within the same tale!). A tasty buffet for Nix fans and a comprehensive sampler for new readers.” –Kirkus

“Invariably well-written and featuring engaging characters throughout, these stories are all a pleasure to read. Nix’s fans will treasure this collection.” –Publishers Weekly

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

June 9, 2015

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Short Fiction/Fiction

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Troubletwisters (Book #1)

Are you a troubletwister?

Jaide and Jack Shield’s lives are changing in a very, very strange way. The weather is turning against them. Magical disasters occur when they’re around. And a mysterious explosion has just destroyed their house…from the inside.

Without knowing why, the twins are stolen away to live with Grandma X—a relative they’ve never, ever met. At Grandma X’s house, things are even stranger. Weather vanes point in the opposite direction of the wind. Doors appear and disappear. Cats talk.

Jaide and Jack don’t know the reason behind all this strangeness. They don’t know that they’re troubletwisters, and that they must defend the world against a dark, evil force. The time has come for them to discover the truth–and the powers that come with the truth.

Are they ready?

Praise for the Troubletwisters series

“This gripping fantasy for the middle-grade set delivers magic and delightful dollops of ick.” –Kirkus

“…Nix and Williams’s new series is delightfully twisted. The pacing is perfect, the setting is eerily dark, the faceless Evil rings true, and the resolution is satisfying.” –Booklist

“[Likely to be] popular with fans of the series and of Rick Riordan.” –School Library Journal

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

May 1, 2011

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

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Troubletwisters: The Monster (Book #2)

Since moving to the town of Portland, many bizarre things have happened to Jaide and Jack Shield. The twins have discovered their own magical powers—and have seen how they can go horribly wrong. They have met cats who talk and humans who keep silent about deep, dark secrets. And they have begun their fight against a deadly force known only as The Evil.

Still, Jaide and Jack have yet to meet the strangest resident of Portland. It’s a creature that only comes out at night, a beast that defies human description. Jaide and Jack have never seen it . . . but they’re about to. And when they do, destruction and disaster won’t be too far away.

Praise for the Troubletwisters series

“This gripping fantasy for the middle-grade set delivers magic and delightful dollops of ick.” –Kirkus

“…Nix and Williams’s new series is delightfully twisted. The pacing is perfect, the setting is eerily dark, the faceless Evil rings true, and the resolution is satisfying.” –Booklist

“[Likely to be] popular with fans of the series and of Rick Riordan.” –School Library Journal

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

June 1, 2012

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

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Troubletwisters: The Mystery (Book #3)

When an old man in an even older house dies mysteriously, twins Jack and Jaide Shield find themselves drawn into a dangerous treasure hunt in some deep, dark places. Jack and Jaide are troubletwisters — gifted with magic and cursed by The Evil, a force that will stop at nothing to destroy their world. The old house holds something very important to The Evil — and Jack and Jaide must race to find it, even though they don’t know what it looks like or where it is.

Jack and Jaide aren’t the only ones searching for the treasure. And as the mystery gets bigger and bigger, they’re not sure who they can trust. Even friends are beginning to act suspicious. And their father, who should be their strongest ally, is leading them into treacherous territory.

At the heart of all magic is mystery, and at the heart of this mystery is nothing less than the key to controlling magic. It’s going to take the two troubletwisters to the edge of their Gifts in order to figure this one out.

Praise for the Troubletwisters series

“This gripping fantasy for the middle-grade set delivers magic and delightful dollops of ick.” –Kirkus

“…Nix and Williams’s new series is delightfully twisted. The pacing is perfect, the setting is eerily dark, the faceless Evil rings true, and the resolution is satisfying.” –Booklist

“[Likely to be] popular with fans of the series and of Rick Riordan.” –School Library Journal

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

May 28, 2013

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

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Troubletwisters: The Missing (Book #4)

Jack and Jaide Shield have defended themselves against The Evil before—but it’s never been as dangerous as this. It isn’t just the town of Portland that’s threatened, it’s the whole Earth . . . and certain dimensions beyond.

The Wardens have devised a plan to get rid of The Evil once and for all. The only problem is that destroying The Evil may also mean abandoning some innocent people — including one of the twins.

The battle against The Evil is going to places it’s never been — places Jack and Jaide would have never even imagined possible. Their mission is clear: survive the storm that’s coming, and save the ones who are missing.

Praise for the Troubletwisters series

“This gripping fantasy for the middle-grade set delivers magic and delightful dollops of ick.” –Kirkus

“…Nix and Williams’s new series is delightfully twisted. The pacing is perfect, the setting is eerily dark, the faceless Evil rings true, and the resolution is satisfying.” –Booklist

“[Likely to be] popular with fans of the series and of Rick Riordan.” –School Library Journal

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

April 24, 2014

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

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Spirit Animals: Blood Ties (Spirit Animals #3)

The adventure continues in this third book in the New York Times bestselling series.

Erdas is a land of balance. A rare link, the spirit animal bond, bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan each have this gift-and the grave responsibility that comes with it.

But the Conquerors are trying to destroy this balance. They’re swallowing whole cities in their rush for power-including Meilin’s home. Fed up with waiting and ready to fight, Meilin has set off into enemy territory with her spirit animal, a panda named Jhi. Her friends aren’t far behind . . . but they’re not the only ones.

The enemy is everywhere.

Praise for Blood Ties

“These authors, at the top of their games, offer an exciting narrative and place readers one step closer to an inevitably epic conclusion.” –Booklist

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

March 24, 2014

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Adventure/Fantasy

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A Confusion of Princes

Superhuman. Immortal. Prince in a Galactic Empire. There has to be a catch….

Khemri learns the minute he becomes a Prince that princes need to be hard to kill—for they are always in danger. Their greatest threat? Other Princes. Every Prince wants to become Emperor and the surest way to do so is to kill, dishonor, or sideline any potential competitor. There are rules, but as Khemri discovers, rules can be bent and even broken.

There are also mysteries. Khemri is drawn into the hidden workings of the Empire and is dispatched on a secret mission. In the ruins of space battle, he meets a young woman, called Raine, who challenges his view of the Empire, of Princes, and of himself. But Khemri is a Prince, and even if he wanted to leave the Empire behind, there are forces there that have very definite plans for his future.

Praise for A Confusion of Princes

“Space battles! Political intrigue! Engineered warriors! Techno-wizardry! Assassins! Pirates! Rebels! Duels! Secrets, lies, sex and True Love! What more can anybody ask for?” –Kirkus, starred review

“Nix’s fantasy has enough gadgets, escapes, battles, duels, deaths, and near-death experiences to keep die-hard adventure story readers enthralled. Happily, Khemri is also a thoughtful, winsome, and somewhat complex character, and his cheerfully self-deprecating tone and unpredictable choices make this romp entertaining on multiple levels.” –The Horn Book, starred review

“Nix once again proves his mastery of speculative fiction [as] he manages to tell a tale that is grand in scope with vivid characters and imaginative technology.” –School Library Journal, starred review

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

May 15, 2012

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

JGLM

Mister Monday (The Keys to the Kingdom #1)

Arthur Penhaligon’s first days at his new school don’t go too well, particularly when a fiendish Mister Monday appears, gives Arthur a magical clock hand, and then orders his gang of dog-faced goons to chase Arthur around and get it back. But when the confused and curious boy discovers that a mysterious virus is spreading through town, he decides to enter an otherworldly house to stop it. After meeting Suzy Blue and the first part of “the Will” (a frog-looking entity that knows everything about the House), Arthur learns that he’s been selected as Rightful Heir to the House and must get the other part of the clock hand in order to defeat Monday. That means getting past Monday’s henchmen and journeying to the Dayroom itself. Thankfully, Arthur is up to the challenge, but as he finds out, his fight seems to be only one-seventh over.

Praise for The Keys to the Kingdom series

“…magic splashes across virtually every page.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Arthur Penhaligon’s adventures are absorbing and entertaining, with worthy characters and thought-provoking situations.” –School Library Journal

“One of the most original fantasy series of the past decade.” –VOYA

“The author’s gift for creating off-kilter magic kingdoms and his love of the absurd are as strong as ever.” –Sunday Sun Times

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

July 1, 2003

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

JGLM

Grim Tuesday (The Keys to the Kingdom #2)

Arthur doesn’t think he will ever have to return to the strange house that nearly killed him on Monday — the house that contains an entire world. But Tuesday brings new challenges — in the form of an enemy named Grim Tuesday, who threatens the well-being of both Arthur’s family and his world. Arthur must retrieve the Second Key from Grim Tuesday in order to save everything — an adventure that will include stealing a Sunship, surviving a very weird work camp, befriending a bearlike spirit, fighting the voidlike Nithlings, and traveling to the scary Far Reaches for the ultimate showdown.

Praise for The Keys to the Kingdom series

“…magic splashes across virtually every page.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Arthur Penhaligon’s adventures are absorbing and entertaining, with worthy characters and thought-provoking situations.” –School Library Journal

“One of the most original fantasy series of the past decade.” –VOYA

“The author’s gift for creating off-kilter magic kingdoms and his love of the absurd are as strong as ever.” –Sunday Sun Times

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

June 7, 2004

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

JGLM

Drowned Wednesday (The Keys to the Kingdom #3)

Wednesday has rolled around, and Arthur Penhaligon has an invitation to return to the House that he can’t refuse. Drowned Wednesday has sent a ship to pick him up from the hospital…even though his hometown is miles away from any ocean.

From hospital room to the high seas, Arthur finds himself on an adventure that will pit him against pirates, storms, explosions of Nothing-laced gunpowder, and a vast beast that eats everything it encounters. Through it all, he is drawn deeper into the central mystery of the House. Arthur must find the third part of the Will and claim the Third Key—not just for himself, but for the millions (if not trillions) who will suffer if he doesn’t.

The first step? Surviving life aboard a ship on the Border Sea…

Praise for The Keys to the Kingdom series

“…magic splashes across virtually every page.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Arthur Penhaligon’s adventures are absorbing and entertaining, with worthy characters and thought-provoking situations.” –School Library Journal

“One of the most original fantasy series of the past decade.” –VOYA

“The author’s gift for creating off-kilter magic kingdoms and his love of the absurd are as strong as ever.” –Sunday Sun Times

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

September 1, 2004

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

JGLM

Sir Thursday (The Keys to the Kingdom #4)

On the fourth day there was war…

Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the Front Door. Arthur is blocked because someone . . . or something . . . has assumed his identity and is taking over his life.

Before Arthur can take action, he is drafted by Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect. While Leaf tries to banish Arthur’s doppleganger on earth, Arthur must survive his basic training, avoid getting posted to the Front and work out how he can free Part Four of the Will….

Praise for The Keys to the Kingdom series

“…magic splashes across virtually every page.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Arthur Penhaligon’s adventures are absorbing and entertaining, with worthy characters and thought-provoking situations.” –School Library Journal

“One of the most original fantasy series of the past decade.” –VOYA

“The author’s gift for creating off-kilter magic kingdoms and his love of the absurd are as strong as ever.” –Sunday Sun Times

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

March 1, 2006

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

JGLM

Lady Friday (The Keys to the Kingdom #5)

Four of the seven Trustees have been defeated and their Keys taken, but for Arthur, the week is still getting worse. Suzy Blue and Fred Gold Numbers have been captured by the Piper, and his New Nithling army still controls most of the Great Maze. Superior Saturday is causing trouble wherever she can, including turning off all the elevators in the House and blocking the Front Door.

Amidst all this trouble, Arthur must weigh an offer from Lady Friday that is either a cunning trap for the Rightful Heir or a golden opportunity he must seize — before he’s beaten to it!

Praise for The Keys to the Kingdom series

“…magic splashes across virtually every page.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Arthur Penhaligon’s adventures are absorbing and entertaining, with worthy characters and thought-provoking situations.” –School Library Journal

“One of the most original fantasy series of the past decade.” –VOYA

“The author’s gift for creating off-kilter magic kingdoms and his love of the absurd are as strong as ever.” –Sunday Sun Times

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

March 1, 2007

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

JGLM

Superior Saturday (The Keys to the Kingdom #6)

The secret of his own identity.
The identity of The Architect.
The complete Will of the House.
The fulfillment of his fate.

Arthur Penhaligon is getting closer and closer to these things . . . but not without risks, conflict, and adventure.

Praise for The Keys to the Kingdom series

“…magic splashes across virtually every page.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Arthur Penhaligon’s adventures are absorbing and entertaining, with worthy characters and thought-provoking situations.” –School Library Journal

“One of the most original fantasy series of the past decade.” –VOYA

“The author’s gift for creating off-kilter magic kingdoms and his love of the absurd are as strong as ever.” –Sunday Sun Times

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

June 1, 2008

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

JGLM

Lord Sunday (The Keys to the Kingdom #7)

The House is falling apart, and when it is destroyed, all existence will be destroyed with it. Arthur Penhaligon and his friends Leaf and Suzy must use every power at their disposal — magical or practical — to defeat the enemies attacking them from all sides.

For Arthur, the most formidable challenge comes from Lord Sunday, the most elusive of the Trustees of the Will. Lord Sunday’s magic is unlike anything Arthur has encountered before — and his secrets have the potential to destroy not only Arthur, but also all the people he holds dear.

Praise for The Keys to the Kingdom series

“…magic splashes across virtually every page.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Arthur Penhaligon’s adventures are absorbing and entertaining, with worthy characters and thought-provoking situations.” –School Library Journal

“One of the most original fantasy series of the past decade.” –VOYA

“The author’s gift for creating off-kilter magic kingdoms and his love of the absurd are as strong as ever.” –Sunday Sun Times

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

January 1, 2010

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

JGLM

One Beastly Beast: Two Aliens, Three Inventors, Four Fantastic Tales

One beastly beast that’s more than meets the eye.

Two aliens with slimy tentacles and too many eyes fixed on adopting a human son.

Three inventors and a sea serpent, a princess, an orphanage, and two ships full of pirates.

Praise for One Beastly Beast

“The positive message and amusing stories make this a good choice for younger fantasy fans.” –School Library Journal

“Divided into chapters and fine for reading aloud, the stories feature bright, level-headed children in situations that call for courage in the face of surprising and even fantastic circumstances. Droll ink drawings with gray washes illustrate these fresh, childlike, and engaging stories.” –Booklist

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

April 2, 2007

Age Category

Chapter Book

Genre

Short Fiction/Fantasy

Rights

JGLM

The Fall (The Seventh Tower #1)

Tal has lived his whole life in darkness. He has never left his home, a mysterious castle of seven towers. He does not see the threat that will tear apart his family and his world.

But Tal cannot stay safe forever. When danger strikes, he must desperately climb the Red Tower to steal a Sunstone. He reaches the top…

…and then he falls into a strange and unknown world of warriors, ice ships, and hidden magic. There Tal makes an enemy who will save his life — and holds the key to his future.

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

June 2000

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

Scholastic/LucasFilm

Castle (The Seventh Tower #2)

The Dark World is a place of ice, wind, and fury. A veil of black covers the sky. In all the world, only the Castle shines with light.

Tal and Milla are struggling to make it to the Castle, each on a dangerous mission. For Tal, a Chosen, the Castle is home—even though he is not welcome anymore. For Milla, an Icecarl warrior, the Castle is a strange and mysterious place. Her presence is a threat that the Castle dwellers want to stop…at any cost.

Sinister forces are conspiring against them. It will take all their strength to survive.

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

August 2000

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

Scholastic/LucasFilm

Aenir (The Seventh Tower #3)

The dream world Aenir is not a safe place. One wrong step can lead to danger, entrapment…or death.

Tal and Milla must fight their way through this shifting landscape. They are searching for the Codex, a magical object that will decide the fate of their worlds. Many creatures stand in their way—from the cloud-flesh Storm Shepherds to a swarm of venomous Waspwyrms to a horrifying figure named Hazror. Tal and Milla cannot leave Aenir without the Codex.

But finding it might endanger them more than they’ve ever dreamed…

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

August 2000

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

Scholastic/LucasFilm

Above the Veil (The Seventh Tower #4)

The Underfolk are restless.

For a long time, they have kept quiet, occupying the lower levels of the Castle. But now they are going to be heard… Tal and Milla are no longer alone in their quest for the truth about their world. They have been joined by Crow, a rebel Underfolk, and his band of conspirators. They know many secrets about the Castle—and are on the verge of uncovering the greatest secret of all.

The darkness is growing deeper. The shadows are growing stronger. And Tal and Milla are in greater danger than ever before.

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

March 2001

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

Scholastic/LucasFilm

Into Battle (The Seventh Tower #5)

The Dark World is in danger, for the Veil is vulnerable. War is soon to come.

On one side are Tal and the Underfolk rebels, struggling valiantly for freedom. On another side are Milla and the Icecarls, preparing to assualt the Castle in order to preserve their world. And on a third side lies the most sinister force of all—a force of evil that has only now chosen to reveal itself–a force of such power that it could unleash the ultimate destruction.

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

July 2001

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

Scholastic/LucasFilm

The Violet Keystone (The Seventh Tower #6)

Tal and Milla are only one step away from death. Evil is only one step away from triumph. An old war is made new again. The ultimate power is up for grabs.

As shadows rage, ancient spells return, illusion reigns and corruption threatens. The search for hope is the bravest quest.

The Seventh Tower is the key to it all.

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

November 2001

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

Scholastic/LucasFilm

Shade's Children

Imagine a world where your fourteenth birthday is your last and where even your protector may not be trusted….

In a futuristic urban wasteland, evil Overlords have decreed that no human shall live a day past their fourteenth birthday. On that Sad Birthday, the children of the Dorms are taken to the Meat Factory, where they will be made into creatures whose sole purpose is to kill.

The mysterious Shade—once a man, but now more like the machines he fights—recruits the few teenagers who escape into a secret resistance force. With luck, cunning, and skill, four of Shade’s children come closer than any to discovering the source of the Overlords’ power—and the key to their downfall. But the closer they get, the more ruthless Shade seems to become.

Praise for Shade’s Children

“A slick, dark, engrossing novel. Grim, unusual, and fascinating.” –Horn Book Magazine

“An exciting read.” –Kirkus

“Fast-paced, exciting, well-written, and engaging.” –School Library Journal

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

August 23, 1997

Age Category

Young Adult

Genre

Science Fiction

Rights

JGLM

The Ragwitch

Quiet, easygoing Paul never expected to be cast in the role of savior. But his strong-willed sister, Julia, has come under the thrall of the Ragwitch, and Paul himself is drawn not only into the creature’s world but into a battle for Julia’s very existence — as well as his own.

Praise for The Ragwitch

“Readers will race through this one and feel gratified at the end.” –Children’s Literature

Publisher

HarperCollins / Katherine Tegen Books

Publication Date

January 1991

Age Category

Middle Grade

Genre

Fantasy

Rights

JGLM