The Amulet of Samarkand
The Bartimaeus Sequence (Book 1)
- Author Jonathan Stroud
- Narrator Steven Pacey
- Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Publish Date 3 May 2007
- Run Time 9 hours and 32 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Alternative history fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Contemporary and urban fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians.
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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.
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
©2007 Jonathan Stroud (P)2007 Penguin Audio
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| Author | Jonathan Stroud |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Steven Pacey |
| Series | The Bartimaeus Sequence |
| Duration | 9 hours and 32 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781407041629 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Genre | Alternative history fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Contemporary and urban fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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