The Stonekeeper by, Kazu Kibuishi. ISBN-13: 978-0439846813
Murky earth tones lurk across glossy paper, in this dark and creepy graphic novel. After a tragic car accident in which her father was killed, Emily and her brother, Navin, move with their mother to an old house that was once inhabited by their Great-grandfather Silas. While cleaning the house, Emily discovers a magic amulet that speaks directly to her. Emily's mother gets swallowed by a giant tentacled monster who disappears into another world. Emily and Navin quickly follow after, and begin a quest to navigate this strange world in search of their mother. An air of suspense hangs over readers as they follow Emily and Navin on a journey that teaches them about survival, loss, and power. Emily is a strong and powerful heroine, but little development is given to her brother's character. The characters from the other world are intriguing, but many are just introduced, which makes one wonder what Kibuishi is leading up to. The book does not come to a nice, neat conclusion, but leaves readers hanging to see how things will progress for our young heroes. The artwork is full of depth and emotion, and it will be interesting to see how Kibuishi progresses as an author. Readers who enjoy The First Escape of the Dopple Ganger Chronicles, will also appreciate this unusual book.
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