Synopses & Reviews
From acclaimed thriller writer Philip Kerr comes an exceptional, imaginative adventure trilogy about a twin boy and girl with magical powers.
Meet John and Philippa Gaunt, twelve-year-old twins who one day discover themselves to be descended from a long line of djinn. All of a sudden, they have the power to grant wishes, travel to extraordinary places (and not necessarily on public transportation), and make people and objects disappear. Luckily (and luck does have something to do with it), the twins are introduced to their eccentric djinn-Uncle Nimrod, who will teach them how to harness their newly found power. And not a moment too soon!
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"[A] first rate young adult adventure novel....Humorous dialogue and vivid imagery abound in this witty and imaginative read." Children's Literature
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"Entertaining archaeological adventures unfortunately find humor in pettiness and snark....Funny and clever, but weakened by cheap shots." Kirkus Reviews
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"Kerr puts an ingenious spin on the enchanted-lamp theme....[T]his variation gains extra appeal from its sources in a refreshingly different tradition than those generally tapped by witch-and-wizardry retreads." Booklist
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"[An] uneven fantasy....The writing has a cinematic quality as Kerr provides detailed glimpses at the changing scenery....In-depth characterizations are sacrificed for the often humorous, fast-moving plot." School Library Journal
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"Although the wit and vocabulary may be beyond some young readers, enthusiasts of the Harry Potter series and similar works will enjoy Kerr's suspenseful, yet fun, tale." The Alan Review
Synopsis
John and Philippa Gaunt are the twelve-year-old twins of an affluent New York couple. Only when their wisdom teeth appear do they learn of their extraordinary gift: the twins are djinn (or genies), and along with the ability to grant peoples' wishes, can make things appear out of nowhere and make themselves disappear! John and Philippa travel to London to meet their wildly eccentric genie-uncle, Nimrod, who helps them learn to harness their abilities.
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When twelve-year-old twins Philippa and John discover that they are descended from a long line of djinn, their mother sends them away to their Uncle Nimrod, who takes them to Cairo where he starts to teach them about their extraordinary powers.
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The acclaimed writer better known as Philip Kerr delivers his first novel for children as he begins an exceptional and imaginative adventure trilogy. Twelve-year-old twins John and Phillipa Gaunt discover they are descended from a long line of magical djinn.
About the Author
P. B. Kerr was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he developed a lifelong love of reading. Although the Children of the Lamp books are P. B. Kerr's first for children, he's well known as the thriller writer Philip Kerr, author of the Berlin Noir series, including, most recently, A QUIET FLAME; IF THE DEAD RISE NOT; A PHILOSOPHICAL INVESTIGATION; GRIDIRON; THE SHOT; and many other acclaimed novels. Mr. Kerr lives in London with his family.