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Cover of Ptolemy's Gate

Ptolemy's Gate

Jonathan Stroud (2005)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages522 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10+
Goodreads4.28/5 (90407)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathWarPolitical Violence

Positive tags

AdventureHumorFound FamilyMentor FigureQuest

Hero archetypes

Magician / WizardMinister / Government Official

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersDjinni / Demon Servant

Tropes

Urban FantasyMaster-Servant BondPolitical IntrigueDjinni / Demon MagicComing of AgeMagical GovernmentReluctant PartnersWar

Themes

Power and CorruptionMaster and Servant DynamicsLoyaltyComing of AgePolitical IntrigueClass StruggleIdentity

Synopsis

"Dangerous adventures continue for the djinni Bartimaeus and his master, seventeen-year-old Nathaniel, a powerful magician who is serving as England's minister of information.".

Tags

Historical FantasyAlternate HistoryPolitical FantasyMagic System