Book Series · 4 Books

Bartimaeus Books

In order from The Amulet of Samarkand to The Ring of Solomon.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2003

The Amulet of Samarkand

By Jonathan Stroud

A young magician's apprentice seeks revenge, unleashing a powerful djinni and chaos.

462 pages

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Summary: In a modern-day London teeming with magic, young apprentice Nathaniel seeks revenge against the arrogant wizard Simon Lovelace. Summoning the formidable djinni Bartimaeus, Nathaniel's quest spirals into a dangerous game of magical espionage and rebellion. As he attempts to control the djinni and steal the coveted Amulet of Samarkand, Nathaniel faces a whirlwind of intrigue, murder, and betrayal. Can he navigate this perilous world and outsmart his enemies, or will his thirst for vengeance consume him? Dive into a thrilling adventure where magic and mayhem collide, and nothing is as it seems.

In reading order

Bartimaeus Series

4 books · Published 2003–2010

#1 in Series

Sale price

$958

The Amulet of Samarkand

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2003

A young magician's apprentice seeks revenge, unleashing a powerful djinni and chaos.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$858

The Golem's Eye

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2004

A golem terrorizes London. Can Nathaniel uncover its source?

#3 in Series

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$958

Ptolemy's Gate

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2005

A conspiracy unfolds, threatening everything. Can they stop it?

#4 in Series

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$958

The Ring of Solomon

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010

A djinni faces his toughest challenge yet in King Solomon's court.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bartimaeus series?

There are 4 books in the Bartimaeus series. It began with The Amulet of Samarkand in 2003, and the newest book, The Ring of Solomon, was published in 2010.