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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
We just LOVE this series (myself and my 8 and 10yo daughters).
Since I am reading these kind of all at once, I'm going to just comment on the series. It's hella fun!!!! I immediately got into it - that lost family moving into an old relic of a house with a ~mystery~ will always get me. And then add on the fantastical world they find in their basement, a winner! The installments read so fast, it's like a 30 min TV episode. They are action packed and Kibuishi really encapsulates every aspect of the action despite only having a few panels. The story is like a combo of every fantasy/sci fi movie, TV show, and book you have ever loved - elements of Narnia, Indiana Jones, Titan AE, etc. I can see why they are so popular and I wish they existed when I was younger!
As I read they feel very episodic and I wish each installment had a little more written depth but as a whole they sing.
The artwork is absolutely stunning and some of the characters are great. I wish Emily was a little more interesting but maybe that will develop.
Still fun!
As I read they feel very episodic and I wish each installment had a little more written depth but as a whole they sing.
The artwork is absolutely stunning and some of the characters are great. I wish Emily was a little more interesting but maybe that will develop.
Still fun!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
fast-paced
I love all the Amulet books by Kibuishi. It is fair to say that this is the most popular/most requested series in my library. The art is always so much fun and the story in each book is quite gripping. Often, teachers at my school scoff at the idea of graphic novels being quality literature, but this series is a a great way to prove the power of graphic novels. Besides being incredibly popular series due to the action in the book, the themes of loss, love, and sacrificing for the greater good are hugely present in each volume. As always, I can't wait for the next one to come out!
fast-paced
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
fast-paced