... The Amulet of Samurkand by Jonathan Stroud

Here's one I knocked of more than a week ago after the training allowed me copious reading time on the train.

While it is a junior book it is quite a good read and the glimpses into the modern world with magicians running things was quite intriguing. I enjoyed it and The Hellenic Hoofer was quite right to recommend it on the basis of the character of the narky djinni Bartimaeus.

Phill says: If you're only going to read one 'young wizard' book make it The Amulet of Samurkand.
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