Images to enlarge them) and it's easy to understand the characters' The Amulet books really call to me (check out the two scans click the I mentioned in December, I just love Kibuishi's artwork.
Expect a few surprises as the children gain confidenceĪnd learn to believe in their own instincts. Strength and self-doubt, so no one comes off too good to be true.Īlthough we're all sure Emily will prevail, the plot isn't simple or Kibuishi's characters display a wonderful mix of Kibuishi builds tension, works in tricky dilemmas, introduces newĬharacters, and pumps up the action, nicely avoiding the sophomore slumpĬreatures and the mechanical beings and will quickly become fans ofĮmily and Navin. Out whom to trust? Will the elf king succeed in capturing the amulet?Ĭan the elf prince find a way to escape his father's control? Kazu CanĮmily learn to control her powers? Will she find the fruit and figure Keeps young readers (and their parents) on the edge of their seats. The king has coveredĪll his bases, even ordering the warrior to kill the prince if theīoy's rebellious tendencies get the better of him. He wants to capture Emily so heĬan tap the power of the amulet she wears. Who has gone searching for the fruit has ever been seen again. Sounds simple, but there's a twist: no one Kids learn that the only way to save their mother is to climb a mountainĪnd pick a magical fruit. Mechanical friends they must travel to the city of Kanalis and find aĬure for their mother, who has been poisoned. Little brother, Navin, have one clear mission.
If you want to remainĬompletely in the dark, then you might want to skim or skip the first Reveal a minor spoiler for the first book. I will not spoil this installment in the series, I can't help but
I had high hopes for Amulet Book Two: The Stonekeeper's Curse, and I'm happy to report that Kibuishi didn't let me down. Graphic novel series for middle grade readers that, as I said in my review of The Stonekeeper, combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and steampunk. December I raved about the first of Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet books, a
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