Amulet: The Stonekeeper
by Kazu Kibuishi · Amulet series · Grades 3-7 · Ages Ages 8-12
After a family tragedy, Emily, Navin, and their mom move into an old family house. When something strange happens there, the kids discover a mysterious amulet and are pulled into a dangerous new world where they must be brave and work together.
Key vocabulary
A small charm or piece of jewelry that people think has special power or protection.
A person connected to a powerful stone, like the amulet Emily finds.
Something mysterious is hard to explain and makes you wonder what is really happening.
A creature is any living thing, especially one that seems strange or not like animals we know.
A portal is a doorway or opening that can lead to another place or world.
A guardian is someone who protects or watches over another person.
Something mechanical works with machines, gears, or moving parts.
Courage means being brave even when you feel scared.