The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1): Volume 1 -- Kazu Kibuishi

<p>The first book in Kazu Kibuishi's #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling series that features a beautiful but dangerous world of new friends, giant robots, and shadowy enemies!</p><p></p><p>After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather. The strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a tentacled creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into a fantastical world inhabited by robots, mysterious plants, and talking animals. It's up to Em and Navin to figure out how to set things right and save their mother's life!</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Kazu Kibuishi<br><b>Publisher:</b> Graphix<br><b>Published:</b> 01/01/2008<br><b>Pages:</b> 192<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.90lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.06h x 6.13w x 0.44d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780439846813<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 2<br><b>Point Value:</b> 1<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>121996 / Stonekeeper<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Review - Children</i> 11/15/2007 pg. 1201<br><i>Voice of Youth Advocates</i> 12/01/2007 pg. 446 - Recommended - Hard To Beat<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 01/01/2008 pg. 152<br><i>Booklist</i> 12/01/2007 pg. 42<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 01/28/2008 pg. 48<br><i>Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks</i> 04/01/2008 pg. 338 - Re