Firelight (Amulet Series #7)

by Kazu Kibuishi

Overview

Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood -- knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens to overtake her completely.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545433167
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/23/2016
Series:	Amulet
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	16,606
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	GN410L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Kazu Kibuishi is the #1 New York Times bestselling and Eisner-nominated creator of the Amulet series, and of a collection of his popular webcomic, Copper. He is also the cover illustrator of the 15th anniversary paperback editions of the Harry Potter series. He lives in Seattle, Washington, with his family. Visit him online at www.boltcity.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the Amulet series

"Five -- no, three pages into Amulet and you'll be hooked." -- Jeff Smith, creator of BONE

"Stellar artwork, imaginative character design, moody color and consistent pacing." -- Publishers Weekly

"A must for all fantasy fans." -- Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

04/01/2016
Gr 4–6—Emily continues the struggle to free Alledia from years of conflict and to understand her powers as a Stonekeeper. She and her allies believe that accessing lost memories can help them get to the heart of the war they are fighting. Who exactly is their enemy, the Elf King? The lost memories of his son, Trellis, may have the answer. Meanwhile, Emily's brother Navin continues his role as Commander of the Resistance, traveling toward the elf kingdom of Valcor. Characters are drawn manga-style, with wide eyes and spiky hair. They populate detailed and epic Alledian landscapes, depicted in rich jewel tones of red, blue green, and purple. Quick cuts between panels, many of them wordless, create a cinematic feel. Whimsical robot and animal characters such as Cogsley, Dagno, and Enzo add some humor to the largely dramatic and serious tone, which makes for complex and abstract plot lines. Our heroes travel into memories, find memories buried in those memories, then learn that most of them are manipulative illusions. Nothing in the Amulet universe is ever what it seems. Those who have read the entire series will enjoy these complexities, but those unfamiliar with the previous installments should catch up before picking up this volume. VERDICT "Amulet" fans will find the same vivid illustrations, endearing characters, and sophisticated plotting as in previous volumes.—Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library

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