(Jan.). Almost too clever and poignant, Amulet is, on the surface, about navigating the murky waters of adolescence and, beneath that, an exploration of abandonment and survival. Trying to return a rat creature cub to the mountains, Fone & Smiley Bone encounter

Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. He graduated with a degree in film studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the e. You're using an Unsupported version of Internet Explorer. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids’ mom through a door in the basement.

Appropriate for grades 6–8 or ages 10–12, it is the first book in the Amulet graphic novel series. Originally published in 2008, Amulet 1: The Stonekeeper is the first book in the series. Share your Class Code with friends and extended family for ordering online.

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A Stonekeeper is an individual who wields the kinetic power of an amulet – all of which derive from the Mother Stone. Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. The book concerns the adventures of Emily Hayes, who must try to rescue her kidnapped mother with the assistance of her younger brother Navin, a mysterious amulet, and helper robots such as Miskit. Use up arrow (for mozilla firefox browser alt+up arrow) and down arrow (for mozilla firefox browser alt+down arrow) to review and enter to select. The book follows the thrilling and magical adventures of Emily and Navin Hayes, sister and brother who in pursue of their kidnapped mother into an unreal world. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood -- knowledge they can use against the Elf King. You Save 8%.


Kazu Kibuishi is the founder and editor of the critically acclaimed Flight anthologies, as well as the creator of COPPER.

The most frightening element of Amuletis the sense of insecurity we feel for Emily, fighting her way through uncharted terrain with no guide and no support system. An amulet that Emily found in the house tells her that together they can save her, but her brother isn't so sure that this voice can be trusted. novel trilogy, illustrated in four-color!Twelve-year-old Tom Elm is just an ordinary turnip farmer from the Valley, but he's always felt destined for something bigger.
He lives in Alhambra, California, with his wife and fellow comics artist, Amy Kim Kibuishi, and their son. We see them battle the unknown to find what they desire so badly; we see them grow up.

Your email address will not be published. Current price is $11.99, Original price is $12.99. Stonekeepers use the stone as a means of communication, combat, and even transportation. You can view Barnes & Noble’s Privacy Policy. 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.