Author: Kazu Kibuishi
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Yolanda
Summary: The first book in this series
revolves around two children, Emily and Navin Hayes. They are both raised
by a widowed mother and their financial situation leads them to their
great-grandfathers house. As the family cleans and gets acquainted with their
new home, Emily finds an interesting Amulet. Later on that night, they run into
some trouble. Emily and Navin’s mother gets abducted by a mysterious creature and as they follow it they
all get transported into another dimension. In this new world, Emily and Navin are to fulfill a prophecy
and save everyone in that world. Emily and Navin try to save their mother and
in doing so meet their great-grandfather that was missing for many years. He
informs Emily that she is the new keeper of the Amulet and that it is up to her
to save them all.
Review: The Amulet series book one really showcases the strength of
family. In the prologue a parent dies and creates a domino effect that leads
them to the main story line of the Amulet series. The story transports you
within the book using a well written story line and beautiful art. The art is
captivating and visually pleasing. Even though the images are a given, a
readers imagination can still go wild and play with what the writer and
illustrator created. All the characters, scenarios, and plot line really make
this book addictive and has you wanting more at the end.
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