Amos the Amazing — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
What happens when you take an almost-famous D&D dungeon master with a history of headlining major music festivals and breathing fire in the circus and send him to a mountain in China to sit alone with his own thoughts? A new epic solarpunk fantasy novel, somewhere between a 'Chinese Rock 'N Roll Harry Potter' and a 'Darker Alice in Wonderland.'
Finding time can be difficult in today's hypermodern world. Making time, however, can be magick.
In 2038, in the SOLARPUNK futuristic city of Chongqing, a dangerous story gets told that threatens our entire multiverse.
The world's spiciest ice cream, a trip to Chongqing's rural countryside, & a strange collection of curious belongings begin this unforgettable tale that mixes Solar Punk science fiction and high fantasy for a thrilling modern fairytale about a boy who risks his soul to chase a 9-tail fox into the dreamlands for the adventure of a lifetime and the chance to save his family.
"Amos the Amazing is different from the stories I have seen before. It makes me feel the unique charm of a new narrative story that blends Eastern and Western cultures in a mysterious world of whimsy full of wild imagination and unforgettable characters, and I believe that children will love it." - 停云 Xiao Hua Hua, Senior MG/YA Editor, Chongqing Publishing Group, Publisher of Massive Sci-Fi Bestseller "The Three-Body Problem"
"In this coming-of-age story, Amos grows to think of others more as he runs a race to save his soul and his grandfather's life. While this book falls into the YA (Young Adult) category, I think it carries appeal for readers of all ages who enjoy the magic of childlike wonder. Amos the Amazing is highly imaginative and action-packed with well-choreographed fight scenes... which Jorah Kai accomplishes with finesse! I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages who enjoy books like Harry Potter or the Percy Jackson series. If you are ready for adventure and enjoy exploring new fantastical worlds safely from home, this one is for you. I give it a hearty 5 stars!"
– Donna Sundblad, author of Dragonborn
"A fun YA coming-of-age solarpunk fantasy that's oozing with creativity and imagination." - Marie Sinadjan, ‘Humans Media’
"I absolutely adore Amos. Like Harry Potter meets Lord of the Rings." @book_st_gram
"My favorite book of the year." - Brooke Auckerman @BrookLovesBooks23
"Full of excitement, adventure, and magic" - @lisabookishlife
"Once it got me turning the pages, I simply couldn't stop. For me, that was the theme of Taoist thought, which gets me every time I encounter it in the wild. It is so beautiful -- and here it is, like finding grass growing from glass. For other readers, the element that snags and pulls the imagination into this story might be one of a hundred others. That's kind of this book's magic…" - @Donasbooks
"The end left me gasping for the next installment," - Richard Devall, Vine Voice
"Amos the Amazing is a bedazzling and delightful adventure through a world of wonderment and imagination. The world Jorah Kai has created is full of colorful characters, layered historical depth, and cultural splendor—a recipe for pure literary amazement! This book is a wordsmith's wonderland and a poet's playground that weaves a love for everything Chongqing into a tale that is sure to become an international classic."
– Garrett H Jones, Author, and Publisher of Amos the Amazing
Frequently asked questions
Is Amos the Amazing appropriate for a 7-year-old?
While the book is described as action-packed with well-choreographed fight scenes, there is no indication of actual violence between characters. The mention of battles is not described graphically, suggesting a lack of serious violence. No genuinely frightening content is indicated in the book. Although it features magic and monsters, the descriptions do not suggest that it would cause fear or distress to readers.
Does Amos the Amazing have violence?
While the book is described as action-packed with well-choreographed fight scenes, there is no indication of actual violence between characters. The mention of battles is not described graphically, suggesting a lack of serious violence.
Does Amos the Amazing have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is indicated in the book. Although it features magic and monsters, the descriptions do not suggest that it would cause fear or distress to readers.
Does Amos the Amazing have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference various unrelated topics and other works, but do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies within 'Amos the Amazing'.
Does Amos the Amazing have racial/cultural content?
There are no explicit themes of race or racism in the book. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in 'Amos the Amazing'.
Does Amos the Amazing have profanity?
The book is noted to be clean with no swears or adult content. The search results confirm that there are no instances of profanity within the narrative.
Does Amos the Amazing have climate change?
'Amos the Amazing' is described as a solarpunk fantasy, which envisions solutions to contemporary challenges like climate change and pollution. The narrative focuses on sustainability and a harmonious relationship with the natural world.
Does Amos the Amazing have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is described as clean, with no swearing or adult themes, focusing instead on adventure and imaginative storytelling.
Does Amos the Amazing have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a diverse cast, there is no thematic content regarding traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Amos the Amazing have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Amos the Amazing'. The search results do not provide any direct references to LGBTQ+ content within the narrative of the book itself.
