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 in this first
book in the NYT's bestselling series.
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.
Full-colour illustrated stories for readers at all ages and all
abilities
#1 New York Times bestselling series!
Amulet #1 was an ALA Best Book and shortlisted for the CBC’s
Children’s Choice Book Awards
Kazu illustrated the 15th anniversary Harry Potter covers in
the US
Classic fantasy in comic form
The Stonekeeper is a throwback to the old school fantasy that pulled no punches and left kids traumatized like The Never-ending Story. (Gods, I love that movie.)
This prologue is brutal! The action is very well done, especially when using Kindles comic view. Helps give it motion.
I'm not a bit fan of the art but it's not bad. Lends to the classic feel.
The archetypes and plot points are predictable for the vast majority of this installment because it's so old school. The new novelty is the robots and machines. I hope once its set up the world and the elves are flushed out.
While it feeds my nostalgia and keeps me reading, my 10 year old found it boring. *sigh* Guess she's not going to be a fantasy nerd with me 😢
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