First published 2010
Nathaniel, a precocious young magician's apprentice, summons the powerful djinni Bartimaeus and commands him to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the ruthless magician Simon Lovelace. But as Bartimaeus infiltrates Lovelace's stronghold, he and Nathaniel find themselves entangled in a dangerous web of magic, deception, and ancient power struggles. With Lovelace in pursuit, Nathaniel and Bartimaeus must use their wits and abilities to stay one step ahead and prevent a catastrophic magical crisis.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, magic, action
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Samarkand
144 pages · Paperback · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers