The Amber Amulet
The Amber Amulet: a novella by Craig Silvey.
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
Please find enclosed this Amber Amulet. That must sound unusual to a citizen, but you will have to trust me on this count because the science is too detailed for me to outline here. All you need to know is that the Amber Amulet will eliminate your unhappiness by counteracting it with Positive Energy. This should see you straight. Fear not, you’re in safe hands now.
Take care.
The Masked Avenger.
Meet twelve-year-old Liam McKenzie, who patrols his suburban neighbourhood as the Masked Avenger - a superhero with powers so potent not even he can fully comprehend their extent. Along with his sidekick, Richie the Powerbeagle, he protects the people of Franklin Street from chaos, mayhem, evil and low tyre pressure—but can he save them from sadness?
The following cover is from the 2017 Sky Pony Press (USA) edition:
The following cover is from the 2012 Allen & Unwin edition:
The Amber Amulet on:
* Amazon UK.
* Amazon USA - the 2012 edition by Allen & Unwin.
* Amazon USA - the 2017 edition by Sky Pony Press.
* Goodreads.
* IndieBound.
Awards.
Special Mention, 2012 Fellowship of Australian Writers National Literary Awards, Christina Stead Award.
The Amber Amulet: the movie.
Read about Matthew Moore's movie adaptation of Craig Silvey's novella.
The Amber Amulet: the 2011 stage adaptation.
There have been two stage adaptations of Craig Silvey’s novella, The Amber Amulet. The first was in in 2011 and was produced by the Barking Gecko Theatre Company.
(Image source: Barking Gecko Theatre Company.)
Credits for the 2011 performance:
* John Sheedy - Director.
* Will O'Mahony - "Liam McKenzie."
* Sam Longley - "Richie the Power-Beagle."
* Genevieve Hegney - "Joan."
* Alicia Clements - Production Designer.
* Trent Suidgeest - Lighting Designer.
* Ash Gibson Greig - Sound Designer.
(Source of the above credits: Barking Gecko Theatre Company.)
The Amber Amulet: the 2015 and 2016 stage adaptation.
In late 2015 and early 2016, Craig Silvey's novella was adapted a second time for the stage, this time by Workshop Productions.
Türkçe (Turkish) / Türkiye (Turkey).
Maskeli Kahraman (Turkish translation of The Amber Amulet).
