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Original Title:	The Amulet of Samarkand
ISBN:	078681859X (ISBN13: 9780786818594)
Edition Language:	English URL http://www.bartimaeusbooks.com/amulet.html
Series:	Bartimaeus #1
Characters:	Bartimaeus, Arthur Underwood, Martha Underwood, Simon Lovelace, Rupert Devereaux, Jessica Whitwell, Sholto Pinn, Kathleen "Kitty" Jones, Simkin, Stanley Hake, Faquarl, Nathaniel
Setting:	London, England
Literary Awards:	Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (2006), Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis Nominee for Jugendbuch (2005)

The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus #1) Hardcover | Pages: 462 pages

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Title	:	The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus #1)
Author	:	Jonathan Stroud
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	US First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 462 pages
Published	:	September 30th 2003 by Hyperion Books for Children
Categories	:	Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Magic

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Nathaniel is a boy magician-in-training, sold to the government by his birth parents at the age of five and sent to live as an apprentice to a master. Powerful magicians rule Britain, and its empire, and Nathaniel is told his is the "ultimate sacrifice" for a "noble destiny."

If leaving his parents and erasing his past life isn't tough enough, Nathaniel's master, Arthur Underwood, is a cold, condescending, and cruel middle-ranking magician in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The boy's only saving grace is the master's wife, Martha Underwood, who shows him genuine affection that he rewards with fierce devotion. Nathaniel gets along tolerably well over the years in the Underwood household until the summer before his eleventh birthday. Everything changes when he is publicly humiliated by the ruthless magician Simon Lovelace and betrayed by his cowardly master who does not defend him.

Nathaniel vows revenge. In a Faustian fever, he devours magical texts and hones his magic skills, all the while trying to appear subservient to his master. When he musters the strength to summon the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus to avenge Lovelace by stealing the powerful Amulet of Samarkand, the boy magician plunges into a situation more dangerous and deadly than anything he could ever imagine.

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The Amulet of Samarkand is set in a modern-day London that is ruled by Magicians. It is written from the perspective of a djinni (demon) and an undervalued magician's apprentice. The plot is clever, and the dual POV take on magical power struggles is unique. The problem is, I didn't like any of the characters. The djinni came the closest because he's an interesting character with a sense of humor, but the boy... I didn't like him at all, and he's the most sympathetic human character we meet (I

More like a 4.5* rating.This book is fantastic. A well written tale that isn't just for kids, but for adults as well. I still am amazed that some people refuse to read books that are for "kids." I think you are doing yourself a disservice by not branching out to these books that are every bit as fantastic as "adult" books. But I digress and to each his own I suppose.I wasn't sure what to expect when I first started this book. I knew that it was wildly popular and I have come across it on

Maybe I'm feeling slightly defensive, but I honestly believe some of the best books written today are in the childrens/young adult section. Well, the Bartimaeus trilogy by Jonathan Stroud is a book that fits completely into the great books written for children. This is one of my favorite childrens book of all time, primarily because of the great characterization of its protagonist, Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus lives in a world where magicians gain their power not from magic, but rather controlling

I don't know who or what recommended this to me, but I loved it. It is hilarious, adventurous, fast-paced, and creative. In modern England, all the politicians and noblemen are magicians, and everyone else is a commoner. The story begins with a young but gifted apprentice magician summoning a djinni (genie), Bartimaeus. He sends Bart. off to steal the Amulet of Samarkand. This sets in motion a chain reaction of events that are perilous and fantastical and ultimately build up to a big climax.

This is a hilarious, fast-paced book about a world where many state governments are ruled by magicians. Great Britain, for example, is governed by an elite group of magicians--many of whom are greedy, ambitious, and uncaring for other people. Magicians themselves have limited powers; most of their strength stems from their ability to summon powerful demons who are obligated to do their bidding.At the age of six, Nathaniel is apprenticed to a mediocre, hypocritical, incompetent self-consumed

If the quality of a book rested solely on its plot, this would be an excellent novel. The general plot is, of course, standard fantasy fare (save the world!) but its details and the world built to drive it is unique. Also, there appears to be a second plot running under the main one which will obviously be continued in the later books, and this plot seems much more promising.Story-wise, this first installment in The Bartimaeus Trilogy is respectably good. However, the writing failed to appeal to

A very interesting and fun read. Bartimaeus is an unforgettable character and very witty. Well done Jonathan Stroud for a well invented young adult, fantasy novel. I ended up enjoying this book more than I thought I would.When I first started reading, the pace was a bit...well, I guess scattered is the best way to put it. But Stroud quickly picks up the pieces and creates a unique and thorough environment and story. The book is written in two styles. The first is first person with Bartimaeus. He