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The Amber Amulet

By Craig Silvey
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The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey follows a young boy named Liam McKenzie, who moonlights as the masked hero, the Masked Avenger. While on his nocturnal patrols to protect his neighbourhood, he discovers a neighbour in distress and becomes entangled in a mission that tests his imagination and heart. The story is a charming exploration of courage, empathy, and the innocence of childhood.
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The Amber Amulet

You're in safe hands - The Masked Avenger and Richie the Power Beagle are here to protect you! A brilliant jewel of a book from the acclaimed, bestselling author of Jasper Jones.

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Dear Sir/Ma'am,

Please find enclosed this AMBER AMULET. That must sound unusual to a citizen, but you will have to trust me on this count because the science is too detailed for me to outline here. All you need to know is that the AMBER AMULET will eliminate your unhappiness by counteracting it with POSITIVE ENERGY.

This should see you straight.

Fear not, you're in safe hands now.
Take care,
The Masked Avenger

Meet twelve-year-old Liam McKenzie, who patrols his suburban neighbourhood as the Masked Avenger - a superhero with powers so potent not even he can fully comprehend their extent.

Along with his sidekick, Richie the Powerbeagle, he protects the people of Franklin Street from chaos, mayhem, evil and low tyre pressure - but can he save them from sadness?

This perfect jewel of a book by the award-winning author of the 2009 Book of the Year Jasper Jones will hold all readers in its irresistible power.

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The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey has been praised for its charm and heartwarming narrative. Readers appreciate the unique storytelling style and the depth of character development, especially of its young protagonist. The book is often recognised for its ability to convey a powerful emotional impact through a deceptively simple story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925575125

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 July 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 175.0mm

Weight: 128g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Craig Silvey grew up on an orchard in Dwellingup, WA. At 19 he wrote his first novel, Rhubarb, published by Fremantle Press in 2004. Rhubarb was chosen as the 'One Book' for the Perth International Writers' Festival, and was included in the 'Books Alive' campaign. Silvey also received a Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Novelist Award. Silvey's second novel, Jasper Jones was released in 2009 and won Indie Book of the Year Award 2009, Indie Book of the Year 2009 - Fiction, ABIA Book of the Year 2010, ABIA Literary Fiction Book of the Year 2010 and the 2009 WA Premier's Literary Award for Fiction. Jasper Jones was also shortlised for the 2010 Miles Franklin Literary Award, 2010 NSW Premier's Literary Award, Christina Stead Prize for fiction, 2010 Victorian Premier's Literary AwardsVance Palmer Prize for Fiction and the 2011 International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award. Outside of literature, Silvey is the singer/songwriter for the band The Nancy Sikes!

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