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Rutherford, Dawn. "Amulet: The Stonekeeper (Book Review)." School Library Journal. (2008) 20 Nov. 2009

Thomas, Kaylia. "Amulet: The Stonekeeper (Book Review)." Library Media Connection (2008) 20 Nov. 2009

"Amulet: The Stonekeeper (Book Review)." Booklist. Vol. 104, No.7 (2007) 20 Nov. 2009

"Amulet: The Stonekeeper (Book Review)." Kirkus Review (2007) 20 Nov. 2009

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Great high interest reading for lower level readers. Beautiful graphics. ( )

This is one of the better Graphic Novels for teens that I have read. The pictures are wonderful and the dialog is easy to follow. Reminds me of the breathtaking work of Studio Ghibli, which has won academy awards for their animation. Appropriate for any age level. after the book I was more than ready to read the next installment. ( )

Merideth says: Kibuishi, who I know primarily as the creator of the Flight anthologies, turns in a well-paced, tightly plotted adventure story here. However, for me, the draw was the jaw-droppingly beautiful artwork. The fantasy/steam-punk/alternate world setting lets Kibuishi create both fantastic monsters and mechanical marvels, all rendered in beautiful soft tones. One quibble is there is not much character development here, but as this is only the first volume in the series, I'm sure the characters will be more fleshed out. ( )

Reviewed by Michaela Pallante aka "Mickey" for TeensReadToo.com

After the tragic death of their father, Emily and her brother, Navin, move with their mother to a new town to start a brand new life. Their new house is very old and has been in their family for years. Emily is very interested by this old house, particularly one room upstairs in which she finds a beautiful necklace with a very pretty stone in it.

Emily's cool find is soon overshadowed by a very strange first night in the house. After hearing noises in the basement, their mother is kidnapped by a strange creature.

Emily and Navin, with the help of Emily's stone necklace, now have to find their mother and figure out what is going on in this strange new town.

THE STONEKEEPER, the first in the AMULET series, is a quick yet enjoyable read, set up in graphic novel form. The main characters are easy to relate to, and the supporting characters are serious but amusing at the same time. The storyline is interesting and leaves you wanting to know more.

Kids will love seeing people their own age as strong and independent main characters. Emily and Navin are definitely role model material. ( )