Amulet is a children's fantasy, adventure, graphic novel series written and illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi[1] and published by Scholastic Corporation.
The nine-volume series has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and visuals, appealing to both young and older audiences, and has been featured on the New York Times bestseller list.
After moving into their great-grandfather's house, Emily and Navin Hayes discover a magical amulet.
As her powers grow, Emily faces difficult moral choices and the challenges of her new responsibilities.
Following their father's death, Emily, Navin, and their mother Karen moved into their great-grandfather's mysterious house.
Aided by robots built by their great-grandfather, Emily embraces the amulet's power to rescue her mother.
Searching for a cure for Karen, the group travels to Kanalis, a city whose inhabitants are slowly transforming into animals.
Emily, Miskit, and Leon seek a cure on Demon's Head Mountain, while Navin joins the Resistance, a group fighting the Elf King.
During a dangerous game, Emily discovers the Mother Stone, the source of all amulets' power.
The Elf King's son and Luger's brother, Trellis is initially an antagonist but joins Emily's side.
A Stonekeeper manipulated by the Voice, Max initially appears helpful but steals the Mother Stone.
His past reveals his motivation for revenge because of the death of his former friend Layra The ruler of Alledia, the Elf King is controlled by the Voice and serves as a major antagonist.
Emily and Navin's mother, Karen is kidnapped early in the series but later rejoins her children.
Navin's friend and a member of the Resistance, Alyson fights alongside him against the Elf King and the Shadows.