Amulet #1: the Stonekeeper
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Description
Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot---and two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission. After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals. Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves. Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves.
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Product details
- 12-17
- Paperback | 192 pages
- 155.7 x 230.12 x 11.18mm | 408.23g
- 01 Jan 2008
- Scholastic US
- Scholastic
- New York, United States
- English
- 0439846811
- 9780439846813
- 6,335
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Praise for Amulet
New York Times Bestseller
Five-no, three pages into Amulet and you'll be hooked. - Jeff Smith, creator of BONE
[The] action-packed adventure sequences move at an exciting clip . . . Part fantasy . . . and part manga, this volume has much to appeal to readers. - Booklist
A richly drawn graphic-fantasy series following in the footsteps of BONE and a must for all fantasy fans. - Kirkus Reviews
Stellar artwork, imaginative character design, moody color and consistent pacing. - PW Comics Week
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New York Times Bestseller
Five-no, three pages into Amulet and you'll be hooked. - Jeff Smith, creator of BONE
[The] action-packed adventure sequences move at an exciting clip . . . Part fantasy . . . and part manga, this volume has much to appeal to readers. - Booklist
A richly drawn graphic-fantasy series following in the footsteps of BONE and a must for all fantasy fans. - Kirkus Reviews
Stellar artwork, imaginative character design, moody color and consistent pacing. - PW Comics Week
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About Kazu Kibuishi
Kazu Kibuishi is the founder and editor of the critically acclaimed Flight anthologies, as well as the creator of COPPER. He lives in Alhambra, California, with his wife and fellow comics artist, Amy Kim Kibuishi, and their son. Visit him online at www.boltcity.com.
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Our customer reviews
After the tragic death of their father, Emily and her brother, Navin, move with their mother to a new town to start a brand new life. Their new house is very old and has been in their family for years. Emily is very interested by this old house, particularly one room upstairs in which she finds a beautiful necklace with a very pretty stone in it.
Emily's cool find is soon overshadowed by a very strange first night in the house. After hearing noises in the basement, their mother is kidnapped by a strange creature.
Emily and Navin, with the help of Emily's stone necklace, now have to find their mother and figure out what is going on in this strange new town.
THE STONEKEEPER, the first in the AMULET series, is a quick yet enjoyable read, set up in graphic novel form. The main characters are easy to relate to, and the supporting characters are serious but amusing at the same time. The storyline is interesting and leaves you wanting to know more.
Kids will love seeing people their own age as strong and independent main characters. Emily and Navin are definitely role model material.show more
by TeensReadToo
