Graphic Novel – Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi
Kibuishi, K. (2008). Amulet: The
Stonekeeper (Vol. 1). Graphix/Scholastic.
The genre for this book falls under is graphic novel,
fantasy and adventure. Suggested age levels are from eight to fourteen years
old.
Thoughts- Kazu Kibuishi does a great job
bringing vivid emotion to his illustrations and immersing the reader in a rich
fantasy world. The dialogue feels natural and easy to follow, with relatable
family dynamics. The artwork carries a lot of emotional weight, especially in
scenes involving tragic loss.
What stood out most to me was how he connects fantasy with
real, raw emotions. I’ve never been much of a graphic novel reader, but I
thoroughly enjoyed this book and was captivated by the action and the intense
scenes involving dark creatures from the fantasy world. The author balances all
the elements of the story so well. The opening scene, where Emily loses her
father, reminded me of how powerful a single image or picture can be, sometimes
one picture truly can say a thousand words.
Critique- The
plot is easy to follow, Emily and her brother discover an amulet with magical
powers and are transported to a mysterious and dangerous fantasy world. The
story is fast paced and full of action. Emily and her brother must race against
time to save their mother who has been captured by one of the creatures of the
land. The illustrations give the fantasy world depth and diverse characters
such as strange creatures, robots and animals keep the readers engaged.
Discussion Questions –
How does Emily change throughout the story?
What role do the illustrations play in helping you
understand emotions of the characters?
Why is the amulet both a gift and burden for Emily?
Lesson Activity: “Comic Strip Rewrite – Telling a Scene
Through Emotion”
Students will choose one scene and redraw it in their own
comic strip style.
Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze how emotions and themes are expressed
through both text and images in a graphic novel. They will demonstrate
understanding by recreating a scene from Amulet: The Stonekeeper using
their own comic strip layout, focusing on emotional tone and character
development.
https://outschool.com/classes/amulet-adventures-a-graphic-novel-journey-DPpEmBMK
https://cbldf.org/2014/09/using-graphic-novels-in-education-amulet/
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