Three years have passed since the magician Nathaniel helped prevent a cataclysmic attack on London. Now an important member of the British government, he grapples with numerous problems: foreign wars are going badly, Britain’s enemies are mounting attacks close to London, and rebellion is growing among the commoners. Increasingly imperious and distracted, Nathaniel is treating Bartimaeus worse than ever. The long-suffering djinni is growing weak and vulnerable from too much time in this world, and his patience is nearing its end.
Meanwhile, undercover in London, Nathaniel’s longtime rival Kitty has been stealthily completing her research on magic, demons, and Bartimaeus’ past. She has a daring plan that she hopes will break the endless cycle of conflict between djinn and humans. But will anyone listen to what she has to say?
In this glorious conclusion to the Bartimaeus Trilogy, the destinies of Bartimaeus, Nathaniel, and Kitty converge once more....
Child Magazine
I was no longer the carefree Bartimaeus of old, complains the 5,000-year-old djinni (genie), weakened by the incessant demands of his master. As in the previous two installments, Bartimaeus's wry, funny quips join with a heart-pounding plot to enthrall fans and newcomers alike. In a magical London, Nathaniel, a career-obsessed 17-year-old magician and British cabinet member, forms an uneasy alliance with Bartimaeus and a courageous commoner named Kitty to battle demons and magicians that have run amok. All the themes nurtured in previous books-friendship, loyalty, the temptations of power and position-are explored in a shocking, deeply satisfying conclusion. This is an excellent choice for older, more sophisticated readers. (Ages 8 to 12)
Child magazine's Best Children's Book Awards 2006
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fantasy & Magic
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Author : Stroud, Jonathan
Language : English
Edition : Reprint
Published :2007-01-01
Number Of Pages : 512
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 078683868X
ISBN-13 : 9780786838684
Item weight : 0.75 lb
Dimensions : 1.5 in x 5.2 in x 7.6 in
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