The Stonekeeper

The Stonekeeper
(Amulet: book 1)
by Kazu Kibuishi

2 years after her father died in a car crash, Emily and her mother and brother move to into a family house once owned by her Great Grandpa Silas.

While exploring the house Emily discovers an amulet in her great grandfather's library.  The amulet warns her that her family is in danger and she'll need to protect them.  

Emily finds out the amulet is telling the truth after they go through their basement and end up in the alternate world Alledia.   Her mother is kidnapped by some hideous monster and Emily decides to save her. Read The Stonekeeper to see if Emily can save her mother and protect her brother. 

My Teacher is an Alien

My Teacher is an Alien
(Book 1)
by Bruce Coville

When sixth grader Susan discovers her substitute teacher, Mr. John Smith, is an alien intent on kidnapping her classmates, she is faced with the ultimate challenge.  She needs to convince her classmates that Mr. Smith is actually an alien intent on kidnapping students so they can stop him. Can she do it?  Read the book to find out. 

Published: 1989

Genre: Science Fiction

Location: Classroom, public library, and Amazon