Kibuishi, K. (2009). Amulet. New York: Scholastic Inc.
Format: Graphic Novel
Summary:
Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot---and two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission.
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. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals.
Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves. (Goodreads)
Mrs. Flo's Thoughts:
I usually do not read graphic novels but I thought this one was really well done! It has epic world-building and the illustrations add much-needed context for fantasy creatures. One area I disagree with is the word "demon". I think it's more creature-based, but who am I to judge the synopsis?
Em and Navin are racing to through an unfamiliar world to save their loved one but they encounter something far worse than creatures. I cannot wait to read book 2 to see what happens next!
