The Amulet of Samarkand
The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1
by Jonathan Stroud :
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When a powerful magician, Simon Lovelace, publicly embarrasses and abuses Nathaniel, he wants revenge more than anything in the world. So, he summons the powerful djinni, Bartimaeus, to steal Simon's most prized possession, the Amulet of the Samarkand. From disguised djinnis to bull-headed brutes with odd twists and interesting characters, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat for hours on end.

Reviewed by 12 year-old boy reviewer