THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND GRAPHIC NOVEL (2010)
Bartimaeus's most famous adventure is brought to stunning graphic life in this beautiful and faithful adaptation. Artist Lee Sullivan and adaptor Andrew Donkin have collaborated with Jonathan to retell the story of Bartimaeus's first meeting with Nathaniel, their theft of the Amulet, and their confrontation with the wicked Simon Lovelace. 144 pages of pure fantasy gold!
Chosen as a Great Graphic Novel for Teens by the Young Adult Libraries Association (USA) 2010.
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US Hardback
Hyperion/Miramax
9781423111467
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US Paperback
Hyperion/Miramax
9781423111474
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Reviews
"The whole artwork is superlative… this is the best preteen-read-to-graphic-novel book I've yet seen…"
www.thebookbag.co.uk
"Lee's art is stunning… a terrific adaptation of a great novel."
John Freeman, www.downthetubes.net
Amulet Book Reviews
"Not since Gulliver's Travels has a children's writer managed to combine a thrilling tale of magic and adventure with such deliciously pointed comedy… "
Amanda Craig, The Times
"The truly original touch is the way Stroud alternates Nathaniel's story with the djinni's own knowing and irascible first-person narrative"
Diana Wynne Jones, Guardian Review
"Bartimaeus's voice is laugh-out-loud sassy, while Nathaniel's story has an engaging poignancy as he tries to prove himself in a world in which he has always been despised."
Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times
"Drama, humour and hypnotically engaging storytelling"
Nicholas Tucker, Independent
"Bartimaeus manages to convey the benefits of thoughtfulness, politeness and kindness by glorying in their converse. A tonic for anyone age 12 and up."
Times Educational Supplement
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