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Ptolemy's Gate
Series: The Bartimaeus Sequence
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Ptolemy's Gate is an ideal read for younger audiences and fans of imaginative fantasy, especially those who enjoy clever humour and richly crafted magical worlds.
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The tremendous climax of the Bartimaeus sequence. she has come to believe that the only way to destroy the magicians is with an alliance between djinn and ordinary people.
Kitty seeks out Bartimaeus and embarks on a terrifying journey into the djinn's chaotic domain – the Other Place – which no human being has ever survived.
The tremendous climax of the Bartimaeus trilogy in which a long-standing conspiracy comes to fruition and Bartimaeus, Nathaniel and Kitty face a final enemy which threatens them all.
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Now in a spellbinding new cover look, Ptolemy’s Gate is the final title in the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus series by Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co. - a global No.1 show on Netflix.
Two thousand years have passed since the djinni Bartimaeus was at the height of his powers—invincible in battle and befriended by the great magician Ptolemy. Now, trapped on earth and treated with disdain by his master, Nathaniel, Bartimaeus finds his energies fading fast.
Elsewhere, undercover in London, the fugitive Kitty Jones has been stealthily completing her research on magic and demons. She has a plan that she hopes will break the endless conflict between djinn and humans—but first, she must uncover the secrets of Bartimaeus's past.
And time is running out. As a horrific conspiracy threatens everything, can Nathaniel, Kitty and Bartimaeus team up to save the world?
Set in an alternate London controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying bestseller will enthral readers of all ages.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Publishers and critics praise the book for its wit and originality: Bartimaeus' razor-sharp wit remains irresistible, offering a fantastic conclusion to the series. The Independent highlights the sardonic and all-knowing voice of Bartimaeus, while Publishing News calls it fast, funny, and inspired writing for children at its best. TES commends Stroud's consistently impressive storytelling, and Publishing News celebrates the return of a beloved character completing a brilliant trilogy.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780552562805
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 October 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corgi Childrens
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 367g
Pages: 528
About the Author
Jonathan Stroud was born in Bedford in 1970. After studying English Literature at York University, he moved to London, where he worked as an editor at a publishing firm. He is the author of the best-selling Bartimaeus series; the much-beloved Lockwood & Co. series (now a major Netflix series) as well as The Notorious Scarlett & Browne; Heroes of the Valley; The Last Seige; The Leap and Buried Fire. He lives in Hertfordshire with his family. He has yet to see a ghost, but is keeping his eyes open.
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