The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey
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.
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 *
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 *
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781742379982 |
| ISBN 10 | 1742379982 |
| Title | The Amber Amulet |
| Author | Craig Silvey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
| Year published | 2012-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Prizes | Commended for Fellowship of Australian Writers National Literary Awards 2012 (Australia) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |