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After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great grandfather, bu the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. E 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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Abandoning the moribund superhero trappings (wrongly) associated with the medium, Kazu Kibuishi delivers a classic fantasy tale in comics form. While it has all the superficial trappings of a children's story, there's much for all ages to enjoy here; the youngsters will love the imaginative world and its colourful inhabitants, while grown-ups of all ages will respond to the complex emotions at the heart of the story, and the interesting moral questions raised by the Amulet itself.
Kibuishi's storytelling is strong, although there are a couple of minor slip-ups here and there (page fifteen's clumsy panel layout, for example), and the visuals are wonderful; the seemingly simplistic figures show a wealth of personality and emotion, and the fantasy world is vivid and beautifully realised.
This first chapter of the story is self-enclosed enough that it can be read in isolation, but Kibuishi weaves in plenty of interesting ongoing threads, and I for one will be there to pick up volume two and see how the story continues. A good, strong start.
Kibuishi's storytelling is strong, although there are a couple of minor slip-ups here and there (page fifteen's clumsy panel layout, for example), and the visuals are wonderful; the seemingly simplistic figures show a wealth of personality and emotion, and the fantasy world is vivid and beautifully realised.
This first chapter of the story is self-enclosed enough that it can be read in isolation, but Kibuishi weaves in plenty of interesting ongoing threads, and I for one will be there to pick up volume two and see how the story continues. A good, strong start.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
now maybe I should be too old for "comics" but this book was recommended to me by a friend and I have to say it is totally ace, the artwork on each page is superb and the storyline is fun.
this would suit any age I believe, I am in my 30's yet can see that this book would appeal to my young cousins right up to my parents.
great 'read' and I cannot wait for more from this artist.
this would suit any age I believe, I am in my 30's yet can see that this book would appeal to my young cousins right up to my parents.
great 'read' and I cannot wait for more from this artist.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
Reviewed by: Michaela Pallante aka "Mickey"
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.
Reviewed by: Michaela Pallante aka "Mickey"
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