The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey

The Amber Amulet

by Craig Silvey

Meet twelve-year-old Liam McKenzie, who patrols his suburban neighbourhood as the Masked Avenger - a superhero with powers so potent not even he can fully comprehend their extent. Along with his sidekick, Richie the Power Beagle, he protects the people of Franklin Street from chaos, mayhem, evil and low tyre pressure - but can he save them from sadness?

This perfect jewel of a book by the award-winning author of Jasper Jones will hold all readers in its irresistible power.

Reviewed by Michael @ Knowledge Lost on

2 of 5 stars

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Interesting little superhero novella. There are some interesting elements within the book but I think it needed more. Felt too much like a bedtime story you tell to a kid.

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