Title: Amulet the Stone Keeper
Author: Kazu Kibuishi
Published: Jan 2008
ISBN: 9780439846806
Genre: fiction, graphic novel, fantasy
Other books in the series: The Stonekeeper's Curse, The Cloud Searchers, The Last Council, Prince of the Elves
Characters: Emily, Navin, Silas
Reading Level: 2nd grade
Interest Level: 4th-8th grade
Awards: Goodreads Best Graphic Novels for Children
Summary: Emily and Navin lost their father in a tragic car accident, two years later the family moves to a house that they inherited from their great grandfather. Apparently their great grandfather Silas was a puzzle maker and disappeared in the house. While exploring the house Emily finds an amulet which she decides to wear. It is the amulet the tells her in the middle of the night that her family is in danger. When she awakes she finds that her mother is being taken by a tentacle monster. Emily and Navin fight the monster but somehow are transported to another world. The amulet helps them escape but they aren't able to save their mom. Instead the Amulet leads them to Silas who is on his deathbed. After Silas dies Emily is left with the power of the Amulet. Her and Navin are determined to save their mom with the help of Silas's helpers.
Review: This series is engrossing, I couldn't put it down. In fact I went through all the current books in the series in just a few days. Kibuishi writes a fantasy that is full of great characters and action. I love his drawings, he has created a beautiful world that you can't help but fall in love with. I really enjoy the supporting characters, like Miskit the robot bunny. Kibuishi has such a great imagination with his various characters and the world the he creates.
Reader annotation: Emily is the owner of a powerful Amulet that she hopes will help her get her mother who was taken into another world by a tentacle monster.
Main themes: family, adventure, quest
Read alikes: Mouse Guard by David Petersen
Why for Tweens? This action packed graphic novel fantasy will bring tweens in with it's great plot and stunning drawings. Of course the main character, Emily is a tween herself. She is forced to be a hero and take on big responsibilities after her mother is taken. This is a series that is full of great characters and a well driven plot that will have tweens excited for the next book.
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