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The Stonekeeper (Amulet, Book One)
Series: Amulet
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See moreAfter the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move to the home of their deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through the basement. Desperate not to lose her, they follow her into an underground world inhabited by strange creatures.
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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' mum through a door in the basement. Emily 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 Emily finally has the chance to save someone she loves.
The Stonekeeper (Amulet, Book One) by Kazu Kibuishi is an enthralling tale of adventure and bravery, filled with unique characters and exciting twists.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Stonekeeper has received praise for its engaging storytelling and stunning artwork. It is noted for its fast-paced, action-packed adventure sequences and is recommended for fans of fantasy. Critics highlight its richly drawn scenes, imaginative character design, and moody colour palettes, likening it to successful series like Bone.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780439846813
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 January 2008
Country: United States
Imprint: Scholastic
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 410g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Kazu Kibuishi is the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Amulet series, which is available in more than twenty languages. He is also the creator of Copper, a collection of his popular webcomic that features an adventuresome boy-and-dog pair. Kazu also illustrated the covers of the 15th anniversary paperback editions of the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. Visit Kazu online at boltcityproductions.com.
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