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“You have to be brave, Emily. You have to be strong.”
This quote emphasizes themes of courage and resilience, encouraging young readers to embrace their strength in the face of adversity.

The blend of fantasy and family dynamics is powerful, showcasing the bond between siblings as they face challenges together.

The first volume in the Amulet series follows siblings Emily and Navin as they discover a magical amulet in their great-grandfather‘s house. When their mother is kidnapped by a mysterious creature, they embark on a fantastical adventure to save her. Kibuishi‘s artwork is vibrant and imaginative, drawing readers into a richly built world filled with danger and wonder.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I bought this for my oldest son last year (then age 7), but there‘s a tragic car crash in the introduction, and it hurt my baby‘s heart. He has vehemently refused to pick it back up. After seeing for myself, I understand why. Thankfully, it‘s less dismal once the origin story gets rolling. We meet odd characters and creatures in another version of Earth. The strange transforming house is cool AF! Compelling enough to check out Book Two.

In this first book in the Amulet series we are introduced to the characters. We first meet Emily as she looses her dad in a car crash. 2 yrs later, her mom moves her and her brother Navin, to an old family home. On their first night in the house, their mom get kidnapped by a creature in the house. Now Emily and Navin have to save their mother.

I‘ve already put a hold on the second book at the library and will pick it up tomorrow.

The setup of this book is interesting, as is the story and concept. If you like robots, magic, and cursed animals, this may be a good pick for you! I'm a bit iffy on the art style sometimes, like the mom's weird jellybean head. #magic #graphicnovel #robots #comic