In "The Amulet of Samarkand," the first book of the Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud, young magician Nathaniel summons the ancient and witty djinni Bartimaeus to exact revenge on a powerful sorcerer. Set in an alternate London where magic is real, Nathaniel seeks to reclaim a stolen artifact, the Amulet of Samarkand. As Bartimaeus navigates the complexities of his master’s orders, he reveals the challenges of being a magical servant. The story unfolds with humor and tension, exploring themes of power, ambition, and the consequences of magical interference, while offering a unique perspective through the eyes of both the magician and the djinni. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Bartimaeus Trilogy .

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

This book was published in 2006 by Books on Tape .

Jonathan Stroud is the award-winning fantasy author of The Bartimeus Trilogy, which has just been optioned for production into a major motion picture. Simon Jones made more than 150 appearances for Bath, where he was later chairman of selectors and team manager. He is a level three coach, a former teacher, and runs a team of coaches delivering sport and PE in primary schools.