The Amulet baking series is a collection of fantasy novels written by Kazu Kibuishi. The series follows the adventures of Emily Hayes, a young girl who discovers an amulet that grants her magical powers. In the first book, "The Stonekeeper," Emily and her brother Navin move to a new house after their father's death. While exploring the basement, they find a necklace that Emily recognizes as the amulet her great-grandfather once wore. The amulet brings Emily's mother back to life, but also leads them to an underground world filled with strange creatures. In "The Stonekeeper's Curse," Emily learns to control her new powers and join forces with the Resistance, a group of amulet-wielding warriors.
In "The Stonekeeper's Curse," Emily learns to control her new powers and join forces with the Resistance, a group of amulet-wielding warriors. Together, they fight against the Elf King's army and try to save their mother from a curse that is slowly turning her into a tree. "The Cloud Searchers" takes Emily, Navin, and their friends to the flying city of Cielis, where they hope to find the lost city of Alledia.
Amulet baking series in prder
Two big events at Third Place Books as enormously popular authors appear on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. If you want to have a signed copy of their work, you will need to purchase or pre-order the book.
Third Place Books is on the upper level of Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way.Tuesday, October 16, 7pm
Kazu Kibuishi
Supernova (Amulet #8)
The final installment in the hugely popular, #1 New York Times bestselling Amulet series, which has been translated into 16 languages. Kazu is also the creator of Copper, a collection of his popular webcomic, and cover illustrator for the 15th anniversary paperback editions of the Harry Potter series. Presentation FREE; signing line tickets available with purchase of Supernova.
Wednesday, October 17, 7pmChristopher Kimball
Milk Street Tuesday Nights
Located in downtown Boston, Milk Street is home to a cooking school, a bimonthly magazine, and public television and radio shows. Collected here are more than 200 simple weeknight dinners that deliver big weekend flavors in under an hour, with many that take only 25 minutes, from Christopher Kimball, one of Epicurious' 100 Greatest Home Cooks of All Time. Presentation FREE; signing line ticket with pre-order of Milk Street Tuesday Nights.
Thursday, October 18, 7pm
Ed Harkness
The Law of the Unforeseen (Pleasure Boat Studio)
Edward Harkness writes about family, history, family history, the natural world—its beauty, its degradation—the strange miracle of consciousness. Nothing is off the table. In fact, everything is on the table, including the kitchen sink. His poems move from the personal to the universal, to the quickened heart of shared emotion.
Friday, October 19 at 6pm
Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum
What We Do With the Wreckage (University of Georgia Press) – LAUNCH EVENT
The stories in Lunstrum's new collection are about resilience in the face of adversity. Following losses big and small, environmental and familial, universal and personal, her characters learn to reconstruct themselves, their families, and their futures from the wreckage of their broken pasts. Snacks will be provided!
They encounter new allies and enemies as they face great challenges in their search for a cure for their mother. In "The Last Council," Emily and her friends attend the Council of Kings to discuss the upcoming war against the Elf King. They must navigate through political intrigue and dangerous quests to bring unity to the fractured council. "The Prince of the Elves" sees Emily and her allies confronting their greatest enemy yet. They must find a way to defeat the Elf King and save their world from his reign of terror. The sixth book, "Escape from Lucien," finds Emily and Navin trapped in a city controlled by the Elf King's minions. They must rely on their wits and bravery to escape and continue their mission to save their mother and their world. In the final book, "Firelight," Emily and her friends face the ultimate showdown against the Elf King. They must gather all their strength and courage to defeat him and restore peace to Alledia. The Amulet baking series is a captivating and beautifully illustrated adventure that appeals to readers of all ages. Each book builds upon the previous ones to create a thrilling and magical world that readers won't want to leave..
Reviews for "Exploring the Symbolism of Amulets in Baking"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with the Amulet baking series in order. The storyline felt forced and predictable, and I couldn't connect with any of the characters. The writing style was also lacking in depth and complexity. Overall, I found it to be a dull and uninspiring read.
2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - The Amulet baking series in order was a complete letdown for me. The plot was repetitive and lacked originality, and the characters were one-dimensional and uninteresting. The dialogue felt forced, and the pacing was slow. I would not recommend this series to anyone looking for an engaging and captivating read.
3. Alex - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for the Amulet baking series in order, but I was left feeling underwhelmed. The story was lacking in depth, and the world-building felt incomplete. The romantic elements were unrealistic and forced, and I found myself rolling my eyes at several points throughout the series. It just didn't live up to the hype for me.
4. Emma - 3/5 stars - While the Amulet baking series in order had its moments, overall, I found it to be quite underwhelming. The plot was slow to develop, and the characters lacked depth. The writing style was decent, but the story itself failed to capture my attention. It may appeal to fans of light-hearted and predictable romance, but it wasn't my cup of tea.