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The Amulet of Samarkand follows Nathaniel, a young magician’s apprentice in London, as he conjures the mischievous djinni Bartimaeus to steal a powerful amulet from the formidable wizard Simon Lovelace. Their illicit scheme spirals into a battle of wits and sorcery that tests both the apprentice’s ambition and the djinni’s cunning. The story blends humor, fantasy, and urban adventure, showcasing a vibrant graphic narrative of spell‑casting, apprenticeship and the perilous allure of mystical artifacts.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Jonathan Stroud
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