The Keys to the Kingdom Books in Order
The The Keys to the Kingdom books in order are 7 books by Garth Nix, published 2003 to 2010. Start with Mister Monday (2003). We have catalogued 6 of the 7 numbered titles so far; the rest are being added.
- Books
- 12
- Numbers
- 1 to 7
- 6 of 7 catalogued so far
- Published
- 2003 to 2010
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Reading order
The The Keys to the Kingdom books in the order to read them, with the year each first appeared.
- 1Mister Monday2003
- 2Grim Tuesday2004
- 3Drowned Wednesday2005
- 4Sir Thursday2006
- 5Lady Friday2007
- 6Superior Saturday2008
- 7Lord Sunday2010
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mister Monday | 2003 | – | |
| 2 | Grim Tuesday (Keys to the Kingdom) | 2004 | – | |
| 3 | Drowned Wednesday | 2005 | – | |
| 4 | Sir Thursday | 2006 | – | |
| 6 | Superior Saturday | 2008 | – | |
| 7 | Lord Sunday | 2010 | – |
About The Keys to the Kingdom
The Keys to the Kingdom is a seven-book children's fantasy series by Garth Nix, each book titled after one of the seven Trustees, who are named for the days of the week. It began with Mister Monday, issued by Scholastic on 1 July 2003, and ended with Lord Sunday in 2010. Scholastic published the series in the United States. Herschend Entertainment Studios bought the film and television rights in 2019, with Nix as executive producer.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Keys to the Kingdom books in?
Start with Mister Monday (2003), then Grim Tuesday and Drowned Wednesday. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many The Keys to the Kingdom books are there?
We list 7 books in the The Keys to the Kingdom series, from 2003 to 2010.
What is the first The Keys to the Kingdom book?
Mister Monday, first published in 2003, is the first book in the The Keys to the Kingdom series.
Where these facts come from
- The Keys to the Kingdom, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Mister Monday, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Keys to the Kingdom, Garth Nix (garthnix.com)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 20 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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