A moving super hero gem of a story from Printz Honor-winner Craig Silvey, author of Jasper Jones, now a major motion picture.
Twelve-year-old Liam McKenzie patrols his suburban neighborhood as the Masked Avenger, a super hero with powers so potent not even he can fully comprehend their extent. A moving gem of a story from the Printz Honor-winning author of Jasper Jones,basis for the recent motion picture. 4 5/16 x 7.
Praise for The Amber Amulet:Commended, Fellowship of Australian Writers National Literary Awards, Christina Stead Award, 2012
Praise for Jasper Jones:A 2012 Michael L. Printz Honor Book
Australian Book Industry Book of the Year in 2009
* “The author’s keen ear for dialogue is evident in the humorous verbal sparring between Charlie and Jeffrey, typical of smart 13-year-old boys . . . A richly rewarding exploration of truth and lies by a masterful storyteller.” —
Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
* “Silvey’s sure-footed, evocative prose, intelligent humor, and careful plot structuring may well ensure this Aussie import lasting status.” —
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred Review
* “The mood and atmosphere of the 1960s small-town Australian setting is perfectly realized—suspenseful, menacing, and claustrophobic—with issues of race and class boiling just below the surface.” —
The Horn Book, Starred Review
* “Silvey is a master of wit and words, spinning a coming-of-age tale told through the mind of a young Holden Caulfield.” —
School Library Journal, Starred Review
