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I honestly have no idea how this book got on my radar. I don't love the illustrations, but they aren't bad. The story is a pretty fun fantasy - kind of Narnia-esque, I think, or maybe it's just a common fantasy trope. I enjoyed it and I imagine it would be lots of fun for the target audience. I probably won't go out of my way to read more of the series, but if it pops up on my Hoopla suggestions list and I have check outs left, I'll carry on.

Amulet is a book about this whos dad just died in a car crash and is trying to get a fresh start in life so her family (mom and brother) move to there long died grandpas house where they find something both amazing and scary.
I think this is one of my most favorite book series. I would highly recommend this book to any comic book readers that love fantasy reads

3 ⭐ This was a fun story, but the storyline wasn't something that wowed me or gave me something unexpected or surprising. The artwork was really great, however, and I'd give it at least 4 stars. Overall, it was entertaining enough for me to check out the next book from the library to see where it goes, but it isn't something that I must have for my own collection.

This was a fun romp. I see why this series is popular with kids. I enjoyed the world building, and it managed to have a high-stakes story without being scary or serious. Cool intro to the magic for the series too. I plan to continue reading the series 👍

Library haul part two - graphic novels

This book is great if you like adventure. After a family tragedy. The family move to an old ancestors house. That night the family go to an alternate universe of earth. The mother gets captured and it‘s up to the kids Emily and Navin to save there mother. The genre is adventure.

3/5
Beautiful illustrations with an interesting albeit predictable story. Lots of potential here for some compelling character growth and cool world-building. I will definitely be checking out the rest of the series.

#MiddleGrade: Fiction Graphic Novel

#BBRC #MG

Ok, so my 10yo has been on my case to read this. He was introduced to the series by @MeganAnn & her son in a junior Christmas book swap. He is now up to book 8 and waiting with baited breath for book 9 & beyond.

I finally decided to give it a go because @Jeg has asked us to read graphic novels for book club.

This may be an awesome read for some, but given I‘m not a fan of fantasy or comics & I‘m not a 10yo, well it‘s just not for me.

My first graphic novel, at the insistence of my 11-year-old daughter. Weird story, great pictures.

Much like Narnia and other young adult fantasy, Navin and Emily find themselves in a fantastical world trying to save their mother. The artwork is very beautiful, and the writing style is good for young readers alike.

Amulet, Book 1: A good start for this graphic novel series. I found art to be ok but the story is decent. The characters are memorable. This should be a good series to read even for the adults.

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YA Graphic Novel - really looking forward to see how the story continues!

Omg, I see why kids love this series! I was engaged all the way through and was wondering how Emily was going to handle being the Stonekeeper. Can‘t wait to read more of this series, too 😊
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Sure, it looks super cool, but carrying groceries up those stairs? No thank you! (Boring adult thoughts I now have while reading books for children...) 😝

My daughter was given the Amulet series for her bday so I felt compelled to read them. Loved them!

@MeganAnn Clem read Amulet yesterday. He loved it and has seen the series at his school library, so he‘s gonna dash in there this morning to borrow the next one.

Clem: “It was really random and you didn‘t know what was going to happen next! The characters were really different and weird, like the robot bunny.”

Oh and he finished The Abominable Snowman too. He loved the ‘choose your own ending‘ and the special powers in it.

Thanks Axton 👍.

Excellent middle grade graphic novel. I was mostly previewing it before letting my sin read it but will definitely be reading the rest too.

Heading to bed with this beauty. 😊

#libraryhaul 😊

This was a cute comic. The artwork was phenomenal and the story has a lot of promise plus the cliffhanger ending. I did have a hard time with how easily the family went from everything is normal to look a magical amulet and all these horrifying beings that exist. There was no shock. I felt like I was missing something. But the artwork and the cliffhanger are enough that I will read book number two.

#LetsGetGraphicWeeklongMarathon

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After a tragic event, Emily and Navin move out to their mother‘s family home. There Emily discovers an amulet belonging to her great grandfather. Now she will need to unleash the power of the amulet to save her mother.

I really enjoyed this Children‘s graphic novel. Now I am on to Book 2! #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon

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#TheStonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi is an absolutely adorable #graphicnovel. I loved the artwork so much and the storyline was so intriguing. I cannot wait to get my hands on book two!

Check out my full review here: http://www.ericarobynreads.com/2017/11/graphic-novel-review-stonekeeper.html

What a great middle grade graphic novel! This is the first in the series and I look forward to reading all the rest. The story was exciting and intense, but also sweet. I'm excited to discuss these books with my 8 year old nephew, who is a big fan of them.

I absolutely love and adore this graphic novel is one of my favorite as well!
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Full Review On Kati‘s Bookaholic Rambling Reviews
http://katisbookaholicramblingreviews.blogspot.com/2017/10/review-stonekeeper-am...

Looking into this series for my niece. Heard it was good. Has anyone read the entire series?

My library stack was getting too high, so I spent today catching up on #kidlit on my afternoon off: three #graphicnovels and two early chapter books 📚 (It helps when all of the books I get take a half hour or less to read!)

My son chose book 1 at the bookstore last month, quickly devoured it and begged for the next one. I haven't read many #graphicnovels but I make a point to read things my son does so I can discuss them with him. Picked these up today to do just that and couldn't put them down! I flew through all three books we have and I guarantee we will be buying the rest in the series. Fun and full of adventure. Definitely recommend! #raisingreaders #kidlit

My daughter informs me that I must read this. Right now. And that she needs the rest of the series from the library. I've been told. 😂

Kiddo finally got to meet Kazu Kibuishi at the #scholastic summer road trip event! The Amulet series is one of his favorites, and the author actually lives nearby, but this is the first time that an event worked out for us to meet him 😀

Kibuishi's art and fun character designs creates a world that's fun to delve into. There was plenty of beautiful environments and great action that made it easy to become engrossed.

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Thriftbook book mail! Still have 2 volumes of Amulet on the way but these all got here this morning😃😃

This book is a little dark, considering it's an all ages comic. There's a car wreck, human-eating creatures, death. But there is also talking robots, a smart stuffed bunny, good vs. evil, and I liked the artwork. I will definitely pick up the rest of the series.

Up first... My #AllAgesComic for the #bookriot #readharderchallenge

My daughter and I went to the bookstore today. While I was waiting for assistance, she found Amulet. When I got back to her, she was almost half way. I decided to check out YA, giving her more time to read. When it was REALLY time to go, she looked at me w/ eyes that said, "I'm so close, please?" And that, my friends, is how I came to own Book 1 of a wonderful series, which she finished in the car! I think you all know what that means ?

So part of the reason why I'm cruising along with the Amulet series is that we're discussing it for my kids book club next week. We do a craft or activity associated with the book, so OBVS we're making our own amulets this month! Here's my trial run!

HOOKED. EXCITING, HEARTSTRINGS-PULLING, FAB ART. Just checked out the second volume. Reading on directly.

Enjoying #booksandbrews mellow time at my folks' house with a Crown Valley Big Bison Ale (maybe the only brew I like from there). I am so late to the game on the Amulet series, but we're reading it for my kids' book club at work this month. No time to delay!

Some heavy stuff for a kid's book! I really enjoyed this. I already read book 2 and requested book 3 from the library. #graphicnovel #kidslit

Trying to shake my #depression with some #graphicnovels from the juvenile section of the library where I work. I've been wanting to read these for awhile. #electionblues

Loved this #graphicnovel! The Stonekeeper is an action-filled introduction to the series. I liked all of the main characters and I wanted to keep reading to find out more about them. I found the worldbuilding intriguing. The artwork reminded me of Japanese cartoons that I used to watch as a child, and it went very well with the story. #LitsyFeature #bookandtea #bookandbrew

Our hesitant readers love this series! It is pretty action packed but not gory or ultra violent. We also have Alex Rider series by Horowitz. Any further suggestions?

Not scary enough to traumatized kids but has enough warmth and heart to captivate adults. Lovely!

I read this one to see what all the fuss was about, and now I need to read them all to see how the storyline plays out. I definitely understand the appeal now: exciting, fast-paced, fantasy, magic, kids saving the day, the strength of family bonds. . . I could go on, but I'd give away the good parts. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Such a fun read. Although I enjoyed it as an adult, I think this would be perfect to intro middle school kids to graphic novels.