Amulet Bk. 1:
The Stonekeeper
by Kazu Kibuishi

    THE STONEKEEPER by Kazu Kibuishi
    Category:  Manga/Comics/Pop Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  1/1/08
    Publisher:  Graphix
    Reviewed by:  Michaela Pallante aka "Mickey"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    After the horrible 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.