The Golem's Eye
Published on 28. October 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
592 pages
978-0-552-56281-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Golem's Eye is the second title in the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus series by Jonathan Stroud.
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Two years have passed since the events surrounding the Amulet of Samarkand, and the young magician Nathaniel is rising fast through the ranks of London's elite magical government.
But his career is suddenly threatened by a dangerous golem making random attacks on London, and Nathaniel is forced on a perilous quest to save his reputation and the city. When he finds his life in danger he has no choice but to call upon the troublesome 5,000 year old djinni, Bartimaeus, to do his magical bidding once more . . .
Set in an alternate London controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying series will enthral readers of all ages.
Fresh, witty and wise, this novel is a worthy sequel to The Amulet of Samarkand - Times Educational Supplement
Readers can rest easy: this sequel is no pale imitation of its predecessor. Fast paced, frightening and funny, and you don't want it to end - The Bookseller
**Note: There is a chance the book cover you receive may differ from the cover displayed here.**
Two years have passed since the events surrounding the Amulet of Samarkand, and the young magician Nathaniel is rising fast through the ranks of London's elite magical government.
But his career is suddenly threatened by a dangerous golem making random attacks on London, and Nathaniel is forced on a perilous quest to save his reputation and the city. When he finds his life in danger he has no choice but to call upon the troublesome 5,000 year old djinni, Bartimaeus, to do his magical bidding once more . . .
Set in an alternate London controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying series will enthral readers of all ages.
Fresh, witty and wise, this novel is a worthy sequel to The Amulet of Samarkand - Times Educational Supplement
Readers can rest easy: this sequel is no pale imitation of its predecessor. Fast paced, frightening and funny, and you don't want it to end - The Bookseller
Reviews / Votes
The alternating perspective between the three central characters adds depth, detail and humour to the action-packed thrills * The Times * A vast plum pudding of a novel that improves with each mouthful * Independent * Fresh, downbeat, witty and wise, this novel is a worthy sequel to The Amulet of Samarkand * TES * Readers can rest easy: this sequel is no pale imitation of its predecessor. The Golem's Eye is another sophisticated, sardonic satire . . . Fast paced, frightening and funny, and you don't want it to end * The Bookseller *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
417 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-552-56281-2 (9780552562812)
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Person
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.