the-amulet-of-samarkand
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<p><p>Set in modern-day London, this witty, gripping thriller tells the story of Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice who finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of espionage, murder, blackmail, and revolt.</p><h3>Publishers Weekly</h3><p>In a starred review, PW called this novel narrated by an ancient djinn, Bartimaeus, bonded to a 10-year-old magician in modern-day London a darkly tantalizing tale. Readers will eagerly anticipate the next two volumes. Ages 10-up. (June) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.</p>
the-amulet-of-samarkand Jonathan Stroud and Simon Jones
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<p><p>Set in modern-day London, this witty, gripping thriller tells the story of Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice who finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of espionage, murder, blackmail, and revolt.</p><h3>Publishers Weekly</h3><p>In a starred review, PW called this novel narrated by an ancient djinn, Bartimaeus, bonded to a 10-year-old magician in modern-day London a darkly tantalizing tale. Readers will eagerly anticipate the next two volumes. Ages 10-up. (June) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.</p>