![]() ![]() If anything, it's a clear indication that Kibuishi has just begun skimming the surface of his own talent. This first volume of Amulet isn't a disappointment, but it does feel like a warmup to the main event. The most frightening element of Amulet is the sense of insecurity we feel for Emily, fighting her way through uncharted terrain with no guide and no support system. ![]() 1 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. ![]() Their hopes rest in a magic amulet that seems to be working in the interest of the children "until it suddenly isn't. Amulet: The Stonekeeper is a 2008 children's graphic novel written and illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi. There is little hope in his dark world as Kibuishi removes Emily and Navin's frame of safety. There is the strong, young, heroine cute, furry, sidekicks scary monsters "all extraordinary components, but pieced together in a patchwork manner. With stellar artwork, imaginative character design, moody color and consistent pacing, this first volume's weakness lies in its largely disjointed storytelling. Emily and Navin are lost children, literally lost in a dark, new world and struggling to save their mother, who has been kidnapped by a drooling, tentacled beast. Amulet Ser.: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi (2008, Trade Paperback) 9780439846813 eBay Hover to zoom Have one to sell Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. 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. ![]()
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