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The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book One

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Presenting a thrilling new voice in children's literature — a witty, gripping adventure story featuring a boy and his not-so-tame djinni.

Nathaniel is a young magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hotshot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of everyone he knows, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few notches and show Lovelace who's boss. With revenge on his mind, he masters one of the toughest spells of all: summoning the all-powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand, Nathaniel finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, blackmail and revolt.

Set in a modern-day London spiced with magicians and mayhem, this extraordinary, funny, pitch-perfect thriller will dazzle the myriad fans of Artemis Fowl and the "His Dark Materials" trilogy. And with the rights sold in more than a dozen countries, and a major motion picture in the works, the Bartimaeus trilogy is on the fast track to becoming a classic.

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"Stroud creates a convincingly detailed secondary world with echoes of actual history and folklore....One of the liveliest and most inventive fantasies of recent years." Booklist (Starred Review)

Review:

"[A] darkly tantalizing tale....The author plants enough seeds that readers will eagerly anticipate the next two volumes." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

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Nathaniel is a young magician with only one thing on his mind: revenge. As an apprentice to the great magician Underwood, Nathaniel is gradually being schooled in the traditional arts of magic. All is well until he has a life-changing encounter with Simon Lovelace, a rising star magician. When Simon brutally humiliates Nathaniel in front of everyone he knows, Nathaniel decides to speed up his magical education, teaching himself spells way beyond his years. Eventually, he masters one of the most difficult spells of all: summoning the all-powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two very different things — and Nathaniel may be in way over his head...

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It is a devastated world where nothing is what it seems: Ancient relics possess technologically advanced powers, members of the old Order are hunted by the governing Watch yet revered by the people, and the great energy that connects all seems to also be destroying all. The only hope lies in Galen, a man of the old Order and a Keeper of relics, and his 16-year-old apprentice, Raffi. They know of a relic with great power that has been hidden for centuries. As they search for it, they will be hunted, spied on, and tested beyond their limits. For there are monsters—some human, some not—that also want the relic’s power and will stop at nothing to get it.

 “A gritty and enjoyable tale of adventure, poised on the dividing line between science fiction and fantasy . . . Should easily please Fisher's fans, as well as those hungry for dystopian reading material.”—Publishers Weekly, on The Dark City

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About the Author

Jonathan Stroud is a former publishing executive who has published several children's books in England. This is his first book in the United States. He lives in London.
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rose_niesner, March 14, 2007 (view all comments by rose_niesner)
It was so awesome, the miscivious bartimaeus and the foolish Natheniel are great characters together
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780786818594
Editor:
Burnham, Jonathan
Publisher:
Hyperion Books for Children
Author:
Stroud, Jonathan
Author:
Geyer, Mark Edward
Author:
Moriarty, Chris
Author:
Fisher, Catherine
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
England
Subject:
London
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Wizards
Subject:
Apprentices
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Legends, Myths, & Fables - General
Subject:
Children s-Science Fiction and Fantasy
Copyright:
2003
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Paperback / softback
Series:
Bartimaeus Trilogy
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
October 2003
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
from 7
Language:
English
Illustrations:
black-and-white illustrations
Pages:
752
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.5 in 1 lb
Age Level:
12-17
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Product details 752 pages Hyperion Books - English 9780786818594 Reviews:
"Review" by , "Stroud creates a convincingly detailed secondary world with echoes of actual history and folklore....One of the liveliest and most inventive fantasies of recent years."
"Review" by , "[A] darkly tantalizing tale....The author plants enough seeds that readers will eagerly anticipate the next two volumes."
"Synopsis" by , Nathaniel is a young magician with only one thing on his mind: revenge. As an apprentice to the great magician Underwood, Nathaniel is gradually being schooled in the traditional arts of magic. All is well until he has a life-changing encounter with Simon Lovelace, a rising star magician. When Simon brutally humiliates Nathaniel in front of everyone he knows, Nathaniel decides to speed up his magical education, teaching himself spells way beyond his years. Eventually, he masters one of the most difficult spells of all: summoning the all-powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two very different things — and Nathaniel may be in way over his head...
"Synopsis" by ,

It is a devastated world where nothing is what it seems: Ancient relics possess technologically advanced powers, members of the old Order are hunted by the governing Watch yet revered by the people, and the great energy that connects all seems to also be destroying all. The only hope lies in Galen, a man of the old Order and a Keeper of relics, and his 16-year-old apprentice, Raffi. They know of a relic with great power that has been hidden for centuries. As they search for it, they will be hunted, spied on, and tested beyond their limits. For there are monsters—some human, some not—that also want the relic’s power and will stop at nothing to get it.

 “A gritty and enjoyable tale of adventure, poised on the dividing line between science fiction and fantasy . . . Should easily please Fisher's fans, as well as those hungry for dystopian reading material.”—Publishers Weekly, on The Dark City
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