We can later connect those feelings to ethical dilemmas and the choice to do right in spite of our feelings of anxiety, anger or pain. Teachers with a flair for geekness, should guide students to create a text-to-text (text-to-film) connection with Star Wars and the push for the Skywalker boys (Anakin first and Luke later) to give in to the dark side of the force. In book two, Emily is in a constant struggle to suppress the power-hungry amulet, which is trying to persuade her to give in to the power and let it roll through her. The overarching theme of control is aptly written with the amulet itself as a metaphor for our base human instincts. I know the kids will clamor for more once they read this installment. I’m ready for the next book and volume two has not yet hit shelves. The fantasy story with dollops of science fiction is a nice blend, and the female protagonist is nicely complimented with the strong mentor of Leon the fox-guide and Emily’s hero-to-be younger brother.ĪMULETE BOOK 2: THE STONEKEEPER’S CURSE is a astonishingly complex and intense storyline for children, one that I have no trouble getting kids to read and fall in love with.

Slowly but surely these children are turning into heroes. I am especially happy to see more time being spent on Navin and his maturity. The second in the series continues the pace and intensity, and continues to develop the characters. In my first review, I stated that AMULET was a keeper and I still feel that holds true. Who wouldn’t be? The story is strong and exciting, scary and inviting, and an all around good book for boys and girls. I no more than introduced the book to elementary students that they began asking when the next one was due out. 'Stellar artwork, imaginative character design, moody color and consistent pacing.Publisher: Graphix (an imprint of Scholastic)Īfter reading the first installment of the series, I knew that kids would devour AMULET. 'Stellar artwork, imaginative character design, moody color and consistent pacing.' - PW Comics Week 'A richly drawn graphic-fantasy series following in the footsteps of BONE and a must for all fantasy fans.' - Kirkus Reviews and part manga, this volume has much to appeal to readers.' - Booklist ' action-packed adventure sequences move at an exciting clip. 'Five-no, three pages into Amulet and you'll be hooked.' - Jeff Smith, creator of BONE

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