Amulet

Drama

Review: 'Drama' is a star turn; 'Amulet' drags

It’s only September, but I’m going to call Raina Telgemeier’s “Drama” from Scholastic the best stand-alone all-ages book of the year. I can’t remember the last time I put a book down and felt so thoroughly satisfied. But I’ve read a lot of great all-ages stuff this year, so I’m not quite ready to declare … Continue Reading →

Fourth 'Amulet' is startling set-up for end of series

“Amulet — Book 4: The Last Council” by Kazu Kibuishi (Scholastic Graphix) – Well, as long as Kibuishi keeps writing good installments of “Amulet,” I’m just going to keep repeating myself. Kibuishi has created a stunning, imaginative world for his all-ages “Amulet” series. He’s taken the fairly standard reluctant hero story and created something magical. … Continue Reading →