- Fantasy
- Graphic Novels
- Ages 8–12
The shape of it
The shape of this universe.
Amulet is Kazu Kibuishi's nine-book fantasy graphic novel saga about Emily and Navin Hayes, two children pulled into the dangerous world of Alledia after a family tragedy. It begins with a classic portal-fantasy rescue story, then expands into airships, rebel cities, guardian politics, ancient technology, war and the troubling power of the amulet itself. The series is cinematic, fast-moving and visually generous, making it one of the clearest bridges from funny comics into more serious middle-grade fantasy. It is exciting rather than cosy, with real peril, scary creatures and emotional stakes, but still sits firmly within middle-grade adventure rather than YA.
A landmark middle-grade fantasy graphic novel saga: cinematic, perilous and ideal for readers ready to move from funny comics into deeper adventure.
Primary themes
Tone palette
- Adventurous
- Exciting
- Suspenseful
- Dark
The series
One way in.
Cultural footprint
A shelf of evidence.
What Amulet has done
- Bestseller list
Cultural ubiquity
5/ 5Household name — recognised across generations.
Sensitivity
Moderate, and collection-wide.
Content notes
- Death of parent
- Grief
- Illness or disability
- Violence
- War or conflict
- Scary imagery
Across the collection
All 9 books.
About the creator