cover image THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND

THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND

Jonathan Stroud, . . Hyperion/Miramax, $7.99 (462pp) ISBN 978-0-7868-5255-0

In a starred review, PW called this novel narrated by an ancient djinn, Bartimaeus, bonded to a 10-year-old magician in modern-day London a "darkly tantalizing tale. Readers will eagerly anticipate the next two volumes." Ages 10-up. (June)