Friday, November 03, 2006

The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud

The Amulet of Samarkand is about a boy living in a modern day London, with one twist-it is a world with demons and magicians. The boy, who's name is Nathaniel, is an apprentiec magician who has been humiliated by another magician. To get revenge, he must summon the quirky yet dangerous demon, Bartimaes. In doing so, he uncovers a sinister conspirisy.
Rating: 8/10

-noah

4 comments:

Summa Academy said...

That sounds interesting.
by Calvin Kocher

Summa Academy said...

This book sounds good, do you know if it has a website?

Elise

Summa Academy said...

I do not think so Elise. Calvin, just be warned that the 2nd book is boring and the 3rd one has a very unsatisfying ending.

-Noah

Summa Academy said...

I disagree with Noah. I think that the whole trilogy is very exciting and it is not boring in any way

-Hunter