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The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus, Bk 1)
The Amulet of Samarkand - Bartimaeus, Bk 1
Author: Jonathan Stroud
Nathaniel is eleven years old and a magician's apprentice, learning the tradional arts of magic. All is well until he has a life-changing encounter with Simon Lovelace, a magician of unrivaled ruthlessness and ambition. When Lovelace brutally humiliates Nathaniel in public, Nathaniel decides to speed up his education, teaching himself spells...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780786856251
ISBN-10: 0786856254
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 462
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 76 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 4
A good book about an underestimated boy magician growing up. It does try to be completely unlike the Harry Potter books, and it succeeds. I'd reccommend it.
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Helpful Score: 2
My son really enjoyed this book,he is 11, and i enjoyed it also. Lots of twists and turns to keep you reading.
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Helpful Score: 1
"One of the livelist and most inventive fantasies of recent years" - Booklist (Starred Review)
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