The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus Sequence 01)
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The djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by a young apprentice, Nathaniel, to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the powerful magician, Simon Lovelace. Chaos and action ensue but the apprentice and the djinn save the day.
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The Amulet of Samarkand is the first title in the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus series by Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co. - a global No.1 show on Netflix.
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When a young magician's apprentice secretly summons an irascible 5,000 year old djinni to do his bidding, neither are prepared for the peril that ensues.
Nathaniel is plotting the downfall of his nemesis - a ruthless magician by the name of Simon Lovelace - and tasks Bartimaeus to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from him, in order to exact his revenge.
But before long, Nathaniel and Bartimaeus are caught up in a terrifying adventure much bigger than either of them anticipated, involving intrigue, rebellion and murder?
Set in an alternate London controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying series will enthral readers of all ages.
Drama, humour and hypnotically engaging storytelling - Independent
A thrilling tale of magic and adventure with deliciously pointed comedy - The Times
Additional information
| Weight | 344 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.7 × 12.8 × 3.1 cm |
| Book_author | Stroud, Jonathan |
| Publisher | Corgi Children's |
| Imprint | Corgi Children's |
| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 479 |
| Language | English |
| Dewey | 823.92 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
