Amulet by Kazu Kibuish

After losing their father, Emily and Navin are thrust into a world of magic and fantasy where they must save their mother from strange creatures.

In their quest to save her, the siblings learn that their arrival in this new world may not have been a mere coincidence.  To survive they  must quickly discern who are their allies and who are their  enemies.  

While clearly targeted at middle schoolers, Amulet appeals to all graphic novel lovers. With enough twists and action sequences, any fan of the genre should be sure to pick this one up.--Claudio Leon

Kibuishi, Kazu. Amulet: The Stonekeeper. New York: Scholastic Inc., 2008. Print.