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Cover of The Amulet of Samarkand [graphic novel]

The Amulet of Samarkand [graphic novel]

Jonathan Stroud (2010)

SubgenreYA Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages320 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age12
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceMagical Enslavement

Positive tags

AdventureHumorFriendshipComing of Age

Protagonist archetypes

ApprenticeDuo / PartnersComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Magic AcademyMentor FigureApprenticeDjinni / GenieHeistAncient ArtifactMorally Gray ProtagonistFish out of WaterReluctant Hero

Themes

Power and CorruptionComing of AgeClass StruggleFreedom vs ControlAmbitionMaster and Servant Dynamics

Synopsis

Nathaniel, a magician's apprentice, summons up the djinni Bartimaeus and instructs him to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the powerful magician Simon Lovelace.

Tags

Historical FantasyBritish FantasyMagical Alternate HistoryGraphic Novel Adaptation