The Amber Amulet
Published on 1. October 2012
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-74237-998-2 (ISBN)
Description
Meet twelve-year-old Liam McKenzie, who patrols his suburban neighbourhood as the Masked Avenger - a superhero with powers so potent not even he can fully comprehend their extent. Along with his sidekick, Richie the Power Beagle, he protects the people of Franklin Street from chaos, mayhem, evil and low tyre pressure - but can he save them from sadness?
This perfect jewel of a book by the award-winning author of Jasper Jones will hold all readers in its irresistible power.
This perfect jewel of a book by the award-winning author of Jasper Jones will hold all readers in its irresistible power.
Reviews / Votes
Quirky, illustrated and weirdly charming. * Vogue * It is, after all, intended to be a small book, and a slight book, but does nonetheless manage a complexity that's as strange and fragile as Liam himself. * The Australian * This short, stylish story is packed with all the warmth and crossover humour usually only found in a Pixar film... A wonderful little book. * We Love This Book *More details
Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
St Leonards
Australia
Illustrations
Full colour artwork scattered throughout
Dimensions
Height: 183 mm
Width: 118 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
209 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-74237-998-2 (9781742379982)
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Person
Craig Silvey grew up on an orchard in Western Australia. At 19 he wrote his first novel, Rhubarb. His second novel, Jasper Jones, was released in 2009 and won several prizes including the Indie Book of the Year Award. It was shortlisted for numerous international prizes including the 2011 IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.
Content
Meet Liam Mckenzie, a lonely twelve-year-old boy whose alter ego is the Masked Avenger, a superhero with powers so potent, so vast, not even he can fully comprehend their extent. Dressed in his superhero outfit and accompanied by his best friend, Richie the Powerbeagle, the Masked Avenger roams his neighbourhood late at night fixing sprinklers and putting away forgotten rubbish bins.But all is not well on the quiet street. The Masked Avenger is concerned about Joan, a woman who lives down the end of the street and weighed down by her troubles. The Masked Avenger believes the Amber Amulet can save Joan, and over a secret mission late one evening, they meet face-to-face, and an extraordinary friendship is formed.Craig Silvey, best-selling author of Jasper Jones and Rhubarb, has created a new generation of superhero in this stunning and hilarious coming of age story, filled with pathos and humour.http://www.barkinggecko.com.au/shows/2011/the-amber-amulet