Amulet

Kazu Kibuishi’s Amulet is a sweeping, nine-volume fantasy epic published by Scholastic from 2008 to 2024. The series follows young Emily Hayes as she discovers a powerful, sentient amulet and is drawn into the magical world of Alledia, where she must protect her family and lead a rebellion against a tyrannical elf king. Kibuishi’s lush, cinematic artwork and heartfelt storytelling made Amulet a cornerstone of modern all-ages comics, blending adventure with emotional depth. Its sustained popularity helped redefine the scope and ambition of graphic novels for middle-grade readers.