The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1)

About this book

Kazu Kibuishi's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series is now available in eBook! After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by strange creatures, robots, and talking animals.Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves.

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Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades 4–6. Written in the 2010s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA)

  • recommended·4th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 2011 Winner
  • recommended·5th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 2011 Winner
  • recommended·6th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 2011 Winner

Common questions

What grade level is The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1)?

The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1) is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–6. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1)?

It takes about 3h 35m to read The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1) (197 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 215 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1)?

The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1) appears on reading lists for Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1) banned in schools?

The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1) does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.