Midnight falls upon the sacred tower.

Author: (English) Paul Stewart
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: If you've read all the "Harry Potter" books and think you can't find a better novel than them, oh, you're wrong. "The Amulet" surpasses them. They truly will captivate you and inspire your imagination. A best-selling fantasy masterpiece from Britain and America that challenges the limits of imagination with its story and illustrations. Stewart's story complements Reed's rich, intricate, and whimsical illustrations. The pacing is brisk, with moments that leave you breathless, and the delicate illustrations are utterly captivating. Although this book is categorized as children's literature, it holds more significance for growth than many adult fantasy novels. It continues the tradition of Tolkien and Pratchett, with precise text and illustrations, extraordinary creativity, and a blend of horror and absurdity in its long, nightmarish style. The writing is full of charm, the imagination is rich, and the language is vivid. It is recommended that children aged 9 to 11 all own a copy.
The world beyond "The Amulet" seems to be constructed from countless terrifying legends. However, Captain Tuck, in search of rescuing his father, is led by the (Bird of Exploration) and drives his flying ship resolutely into the terrifying realm of the heavens! What awaits him are earth-shattering, life-threatening storms. Meanwhile, the celestial academy of the sky, St. Aethelburg, is about to face its end. But if St. Aethelburg is not destroyed, all the beings in the Amulet will face annihilation! Only Tuck can warn the residents of the Amulet, but how will he face and resolve such a dilemma? Tuck finally returns to the place of his birth and upbringing—the Deepwood—and witnesses many appalling crimes hidden within: the misdeeds of the Union merchant ships, the slave auctions hidden in the forest, and the bloody arena.