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The Amulet of Samarkand By: Jonathan Stroud Reviewed by: Eden The Amulet of Samarkand, by Jonathan Stroud, is about a boy named Nathaniel and a demon named Bartimaeus. This series is really confusing in the beginning, but gradually becomes more and more clear as you proceed through the book. Some very important things you need to know about this book: #1. It is about magicians. #2. The magicians magic rely on demons, whom they can summon and control. #3. Demons are particularly dangerous and will try to harm you whenever they can. Nathaniel, a young boy of 12 with great talent, wants revenge on his master and an older magicial named Lovelace. He summons Bartimaeus, a djinni(demon), and orders him to take one of Lovelace's prized possesions, and Amulet. Unforutunately, he doesn't know how important this is and ends up causing the death of his hated master but beloved mistress, barely escaping with his life. Now, Nathaniel and Bartimaeus must find Lovelace and stop his evil plot. This is a great book and I suggest this to everyone. cobra page turners home