Ptolemy's Gate by Jonathan Stroud
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. **Note: There is a chance the book cover you receive may differ from the cover displayed here.** 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. The triumphant conclusion to a fantastic trilogy – Daily Mail Showstopping – Sunday Times
Bartimaeus' razor-sharp wit is as irresistible as ever and this is a fantastic conclusion to the series * The Bookseller *
There are many delights to savour in this seriesFirst and foremost, the wonderful, sardonic voice of the all-knowing and all-weary Bartimaeus * Independent *
As witty and orginal as the first two books in the series, Ptolemy's Gate is fast, funny, inspired writing for children at its best * Publishing News *
Stroud demonstrates here that what and how he writes should never be taken for granted * TES *
The return of one of my favourite ever characters . . . Completes the brilliant Bartimaeus trilogy * Publishing News *
There are many delights to savour in this seriesFirst and foremost, the wonderful, sardonic voice of the all-knowing and all-weary Bartimaeus * Independent *
As witty and orginal as the first two books in the series, Ptolemy's Gate is fast, funny, inspired writing for children at its best * Publishing News *
Stroud demonstrates here that what and how he writes should never be taken for granted * TES *
The return of one of my favourite ever characters . . . Completes the brilliant Bartimaeus trilogy * Publishing News *
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 sequence, which is published in 35 languages and has sold 6 million copies worldwide; the much-beloved Lockwood & Co. series (soon to be 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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| ISBN 13 | 9780552562805 |
| ISBN 10 | 0552562807 |
| Title | Ptolemy's Gate |
| Author | Jonathan Stroud |
| Series | The Bartimaeus Sequence |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2010-10-28 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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