THE RING OF SOLOMON (2010)
Israel, 960BC. Much to his annoyance, Bartimaeus the djinni has been enslaved by King Solomon the Great, who commands his empire with an all-powerful magic ring. But things get even worse for him when he meets Asmira, a young Sheban girl sent to Jerusalem on a deadly errand. Featuring an all-new setting, and Bartimaeus at the height of his powers, The Ring of Solomon is the most action-packed Bart book so far.
WINNER OF THE PRIX MILLEPAGES 2011
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD 2010
SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE 2010
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US Hardback
Hyperion/Miramax
0781423123729
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US Audio,
Listening Library
0307285723
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| UK Hardback |
Doubleday |
9780385619158 |
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| UK Paperback |
Corgi Childrens |
9780552562942 |
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Reviews
"Stroud has crafted a worthy companion to the Bartimaeus trilogy… So rarely do humor and plot come together in such equally strong measures that we can only hope for more adventures…"
The Horn Book, (starred review)
"Wonderfully written and brilliantly plotted, this book provides an entertaining cast of character and a satisfying denouement… Bartimaeus himself is a brilliant creation…"
The Bookseller
"In terms of sheer unadulterated entertainment, this novel is hard if not impossible to beat. If you have not read any of the previous stories, start on this one and then recommend it to all your friends. It is as good as that."
Books for Keeps
"The voice is as funny as ever, but there are also passages of eerie beauty, and a shrewd message about fanaticism… Stroud has lost none of his dazzle."
Financial Times
"A riveting adventure for Bartimaeus fans, old and new."
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