Bartimäus 1. Das Amulett von Samarkand

The genie Bartimaeus receives an assignment one day in London to assist the arrogant magic student Nathanael: a task that initially makes Bartimaeus anything but happy. However, it isn't long before the two find themselves in an adventure that bonds them together like peas in a pod. Nathanael seeks revenge on the powerful wizard Simon Lovelace and plans to steal the famous amulet of Samarkand, and with Bartimaeus' help, he might just succeed. Corine 2006 for Best Youth Book.