The Amulet of Samarkand
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About this book
Nathaniel, a magician's apprentice, summons up the djinni Bartimaeus and instructs him to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the powerful magician Simon Lovelace.
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4.0/5 · 136472 readers · 463 pages · ≈ 8 h 34 m · Easy
What order should I read the Bartimaeus Sequence series?
Read The Amulet of Samarkand first, then follow the publication order above — The Golem's Eye, then Ptolemy's Gate.
How long does it take to read The Amulet of Samarkand?
About ≈ 8 h 34 m — 463 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Amulet of Samarkand?
463 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Amulet of Samarkand?
It sits on the Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Adventure shelves.
Is The Amulet of Samarkand in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Amulet of Samarkand?
The main characters include Jonathan Stroud.
Where does The Amulet of Samarkand take place?
It is set in England, London (England).
Who wrote The Amulet of Samarkand?
Jonathan Stroud.
Bartimaeus Sequence — reading order
- → The Amulet of Samarkand (2003) you are here
- 1 The Golem's Eye (2004)
- 2 Ptolemy's Gate (2005)
Setting
EnglandLondon (England)
Characters
Jonathan Stroud
🏆 Awards
ALA Notable Books for ChildrenMythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature