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The Bartimaeus Trilogy, collected in a boxed set, centers on Nathaniel, a magician’s apprentice, and his unsettling partnership with the djinni Bartimaeus. Set in a London where wizardry is regulated by the Ministry of Magic, the series blends humour, adventure, and dark themes suitable for young adult readers. The books explore the tensions between human ambition and magical forces through a cast of compelling anthropomorphic spirits and human characters.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jonathan Stroud
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