by Jonathan Stroud · Albin Michel · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782226143310
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«L'amulette de Samarcande» is the fantasy novel by Jonathan Stroud, published by Albin Michel in paperback (560 pages, in French).
In a 21st-century London where magicians employ djinns, young apprentice Nathaniel summons Bartimaeus and orders him to steal the amulet of Samarcande from the powerful Simon Lovelace. The dangerous mission pits the djinn against a boy hungry for revenge and drags them into an adventure of magic and intrigue with suspense and humour.
First instalment of the Bartimaeus trilogy; French edition published in 2003, translated by Hélène Collon. Original title: The Amulet of Samarkand.
Recommended for young people and fans of urban fantasy; reading aimed at ages 13 and up.
Jonathan Anthony Stroud is a British writer of fantasy fiction, best known for the Bartimaeus young adult sequence and Lockwood & Co. children's series. His books have received note for their satire, and use of magic to reflect themes of class struggle. The Bartimaeus sequence is the recipient of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire and Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards. Stroud's works have also been featured on ALA Notable lists of books for children and young adults. In 2020, Netflix announced a TV series based on Lockwood & Co., with filming initiated in July 2021.
