Author/illustrator: Kazu Kibuishi
Publisher: Scholastic
Grade levels: 2-3, 4-5, 6-8
Genre: Fantasy
Special Attractions: Anthropomorphic characters, Child lead characters, Female lead characters
Synopsis: Amulet, Book 1: The Stonekeeper
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’ mom through a door in the basement. Em 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 Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves. (from the publisher’s site)
Other books in this series:
Amulet, Book 2: The Stonekeeper’s Curse
Amulet, Book 3: The Cloud Searchers
Amulet, Book 4: The Last Council
Amulet, Book 5: Prince of the Elves