The Amulet of Samarkand

The Amulet of Samarkand is a children's novel of alternate history, fantasy and magic. It is the first book in the Bartimaeus trilogy written by Jonathan Stroud. The book and series are about power struggles in a magical dystopia centered in London, England featuring a mix of current and ancient, secular and mythological themes. It is well known for its liberal use of footnotes to voice the title character's sarcastic comments, as well as story background.

The Amulet of Samarkand

The Amulet of Samarkand is a children's novel of alternate history, fantasy and magic. It is the first book in the Bartimaeus trilogy written by Jonathan Stroud. The book and series are about power struggles in a magical dystopia centered in London, England featuring a mix of current and ancient, secular and mythological themes. It is well known for its liberal use of footnotes to voice the title character's sarcastic comments, as well as story background.