by Jonathan Stroud · Editorial Presença · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789722331739
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The first volume of the Bartimaeus Trilogy is a hilarious thriller set in a 21st-century London ruled by powerful magicians. Nathaniel, a talented young magician's apprentice, summons the ancient and djinni Bartimaeus to help him seek revenge. However, they soon find themselves caught in a web of intrigue and murder that threatens the entire magical establishment.
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.
