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The Ring of Solomon (A Bartimaeus Novel)
By Stroud, Jonathan
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-42312-372-9
- Publisher
- Hyperion Book CH
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Starred Review on December 1, 2010
Gr 6-Up Fans of Stroud's "Bartimaeus Trilogy" (Hyperion) will cheer the return of the sarcastic, chatty, and mischievous djinni in this prequel. Or perhaps this should be termed a pre-pre-prequel as the setting is an alternate version of biblical times during the reign of King Solomon, where magicians command djinni and Solomon rides herd over the known world due to his possession of an all-powerful ring that causes everyone to cower before him. The Queen of Sheba, aware that Solomon is preparing to disrupt her country's frankincense trade due to her refusal ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
In this prequel, wisecracking djinni Bartimaeus is bound to one of King Solomon's evil magicians. Meanwhile, Asmira, trusted guard to t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
