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The Amulet of Samarkand
A sarcastic djinni serves a young magician in an alternate London
2003Fast paceLight
What it is about
Nathaniel is a young magician’s apprentice in a London ruled by magicians. After being humiliated by a powerful man, he summons the djinni Bartimaeus to steal an amulet. The djinni narrates in a witty, footnoted voice.
Who will enjoy it
Young readers and adults who like witty fantasy.
What you will get
The first book in the Bartimaeus sequence.
The Amulet of Samarkand Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Fantasy · Magicians · Djinni · Humor
Length
462 pages · ≈ 13 h
More about this book
Characters
Nathaniel and the djinni Bartimaeus.
Setting
An alternate London run by magicians.
What makes it different
A witty djinni whose footnotes steal the show.
Feel
Funny, clever and quick.
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