The Amulet of Samarkand

Jonathan Stroud

Dec 2011 · Sold by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

Be careful what you wish for. 

Nathaniel is a magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hot-shot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of his elders, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few notches and show Lovelace who's boss. With revenge on his mind, he summons the powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal Lovelace's greatest treasure, the Amulet of Samarkand, he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, and rebellion.

Ratings and reviews

I have loved this book since first reading it a decade ago. Probably the fifth time I'm buying it, and I know there's a hardcopy somewhere downstairs of this and the graphic novel as well lol

One of the best series I have ever come across. The only downside was that it set higher standards for me with other books. Can't seem to find good stories like this one nowadays.

I read this book back in school, It's still a delightful read now years later. If you haven't tried this one, You're missing out on a witty, humorous and entertaining ride.

About the author

Jonathan Stroud (www.jonathanstroud.com) is the author of four previous books in the Lockwood & Co. series as well as the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus books, and the stand-alone titles Heroes of the Valley, The Leap, The Last Siege, and Buried Fire. He lives in England with his wife and three children.