The Amulet Of Samarkand

Name: The Amulet Of Samarkand
Brand: RANDOM HOUSE UK
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Bartimaeus Series : Book 1

By: Jonathan Stroud

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Paperback | 2 October 2017 | Edition Number 1

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496 Pages

Age
12 - 17

Dimensions(cm)
19 x 12.5 x 3.5

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The first volume in the brilliant Bartimaeus Trilogy; a gripping fantasy centred on the relationship between a magician`s apprentice and a djinni, with humorous undertones of satire.

When the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, he expects to have to do nothing more taxing than a little levitation or a few simple illusions. But Nathaniel is a precocious talent and has something rather more dangerous in mind: revenge. Against his will, Bartimaeus is packed off to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace, a master magician of unrivalled ruthlessness and ambition. Before long, both djinni and apprentice are caught up in a terrifying flood of magical intrigue, murder and rebellion. Set in a modern-day London controlled by magicians, this hilarious, electrifying thriller will enthral readers of all ages.

About the Author

JONATHAN STROUD went to York University and afterwards worked in publishing as an editor. Married to a designer, he now devotes his whole time to writing.

Industry Reviews

Drama, humour and hypnotically engaging storytelling * Independent *
The truly original touch is the way Stroud alternates Nathaniel's story with the djinni's own knowing and irascible first-person narrative * Guardian *
The narrative slips skilfully from first person to third and back and Bartimaeus's voice is laugh-out-loud sassy, while Nathaniel's story has an engaging poignancy as he tries to prove himself in a world in which he has always been despised * The Sunday Times *
Not since Gulliver's Travels has a children's writer managed to combine a thrilling tale of magic and adventure with such deliciously pointed comedy * The Times *
Terrific stuff * Mail on Sunday *

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