In a world where people can be turned into vampires, a young woman discovers her own dark heritage and must navigate a dangerous path.
Author
Garth Nix
35 books in the catalog
Garth Nix has 35 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly adventure, fantasy and magic. The titles we've reviewed span 1995 to 2017.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Garth Nix's work include courage. Parents most often flag occult imagery and violence — see each review below for specifics.
Arthur Penhaligon discovers he is the seventh son of a seventh son and must take on the role of Sir Thursday, a magical trustee of Death.
A young woman inherits the dangerous role of Abhorsen, tasked with protecting the living from the undead by wielding a magical harp and sword.
A princess, disguised as a boy, embarks on a quest to break a curse with the help of a talking frog.
A young woman named Tal is sent on a quest to deliver a magical sword to a king, encountering dangers and allies along the way.
A young woman with magical abilities must confront a dark force threatening her world, relying on her powers and newfound allies.
Twins Jaide and Kellen discover their magical abilities are linked to ancient elemental powers as they face a new threat.
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Kellen must navigate a treacherous court and a deadly game of succession to survive.
Twins Jack and Kate discover they have magical abilities and must protect their world from dark forces.
Lord Sunday is a powerful and enigmatic figure in a magical world, involved in complex political and personal struggles. The story delves into his past and his influence on events.
A young boy named Arthur Penhaligon discovers he is the heir to a magical realm and must defend it from an encroaching darkness.
A young boy named Leo discovers he can transform into a beast and must learn to control his power.
Arthur Penhaligon must navigate the magical and dangerous world of the Seven Towers to save himself and the world from a powerful enemy.
In this fantasy novel, a young protagonist named Arthur Penhaligon must confront a dangerous creature that has emerged from a mysterious case. He discovers hidden powers.
A young girl named Anya must cross a magical wall to rescue her brother from a dangerous land.
Young Wednesday and her friends navigate a world where the sea is a powerful, sentient entity.
A young girl named Tuesday discovers a magical world and must help its inhabitants fight a shadowy threat.
Arthur Penhaligon inherits a mysterious key and discovers he is destined to rule the magical world of the Second Realm.
Clariel, a young woman with a powerful magical heritage, navigates a dangerous world filled with political intrigue and ancient threats. She must confront her destiny and the darkness within.
A young woman named Lira must use her necromantic abilities to save her kingdom from a magical threat.
A young woman named Sabriel must journey into a dangerous magical realm to save her father.
Lirael, an orphan and a Free Magic user, embarks on a dangerous quest to save the Old Kingdom.
A young hero named Arthur Penhaligon must face a dangerous magical threat to save his world.
A young man named Finn must cross a dangerous magical bridge to save his people from an encroaching darkness.
A young man named Arthur Penhaligon discovers he is destined to wield magical powers and protect the Old Kingdom.
A young boy named Aenir discovers he is a prince destined to fight a dark sorcerer and save his kingdom.
A young protagonist is drawn into a dangerous world of magic and political intrigue after a mysterious event.
In a dystopian future where children are hunted and controlled by mysterious beings, a young boy joins a rebellion to fight for freedom.
Sabriel, a young woman, must journey into the dangerous Old Kingdom to rescue her father and confront dark magic.
A young girl named Sarah discovers a magical rag doll named Raggedy Ann who comes to life and helps her face her fears.
In a world where magic is tied to the dead, a young woman named Elinor must confront her destiny and protect her family.
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A young woman discovers a hidden world of magical booksellers in London, tasked with protecting ancient tomes from dark forces.
A young boy inherits a mysterious key and is drawn into a battle for control of a magical world.
In a world where angels are real and can be summoned, a young woman named Liliath must navigate a dangerous political landscape and her own burgeoning powers.
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