Books by Jonathan Stroud
Style: Average → Good
Attitude: Some Care Needed → Fairly Positive
When Nathaniel summons the Djinn Bartimaeus to steal the eponymous amulet from magician Rupert Lovelace as an act of petty revenge, his plan gets out of control and ends in tragedy for the people he lives with.
Witty and well-paced fantasy adventure. Humorous summoning of Djinni as servants. A childish act of revenge resulting in tragic deaths. Bravery & determination to combat an evil scheme.
Adventure, Fantasy, Humorous
Style: Good
Attitude: Some Care Needed → Positive
Nathaniel and Bartimaeus try to discover who’s controlling the Golem they believe is responsible a series of high-profile acts of destruction across London.
Engaging magical adventure story with some intriguing discussions about moral convictions and the rise and fall of empires.
Adventure, Fantasy, Humorous
Style: Average → Good
Attitude: Some Care Needed → Positive
As the British Empire starts to implode, the ruling Magicians are unable to subdue the dissent of the increasingly magic-resistant Commoners.
Magic & Djinni in an alternative modern world. Friendship and affection with a light dusting of humour. An appeal to the honour and morality present in people despite the apparent pragmatism of their day-to-day struggles. Heroic self-sacrifice for the common good.
Adventure, Fantasy, Humorous