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THE GOLEM'S EYE

"When a golem destroys part of the British Museum, Nathaniel is sent to Prague to investigate the creature's origin. Once again, he calls on the powerful djinn Bartimaeus, one of the more memorable characters in fantasy literature, to help achieve his goals. Though bound by enchantments, Bartimaeus has a mind of his own and an ironic attitude that colors his witty commentary. Chapters narrated in first-person by Bartimaeus are interspersed with third-person narratives focused on Nathaniel or Kitty, a determined young commoner who appeared briefly in the first book. With a much larger role now, she emerges as a sympathetic young protagonist fighting against the injustices perpetrated by the ruling magicians. A dark, intriguing offering in a highly original fantasy series."
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"an irresistible plot, packed with magic, mayhem, wit and wisdom. It is fast paced, frightening and funny, and you don't want it to end"
THE BOOKSELLER

"retains all of the strengths of Stroud's first installment and adds many more details to his already vivid fantasy world. The characters are well developed
and the action never lets up. A must-purchase for all fantasy collections."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Bartimaeus's pointed humor makes for a story worth savoring."
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