Vastly entertaining

This is the stuff of legends

an electrifying tale

...Bartimaeus' most famous adventure has been brought to stunning graphic life in this beautiful adaptation... This book is 144 pages of pure fantasy gold... It is great to see the story come to life through the wonderful illustrations and colourful layout.

...a faithful and well-considered take on the near 10-year-old tale...
...atmospheric visuals...
...artwork is beautiful throughout...
9/10 - A charming fantasy romp

[Illustrations are] stunning, detailed and spookily close to my own imaginings of the characters and locations...
...a graphic novel that is beautiful to look upon...
...excellency marks all aspects of this graphic novel, from the story to the art, colour and lettering ...
Highly recommended.

Wonderfully written and packed with full-color art...
...graphic novel fans of all ages will greatly enjoy.

the art, provided by Lee Sullivan is extremely vivid and detailed. It bring the story to life, and compels you to keep reading

The most original opening I've read in years and a plot twist that turns brilliantly

This is a terrific debut of strange myths and dark secrets, fierce loyalties and ruthless villains, told against the thrilling backdrop of a half submerged city.

Compellingly inventive and unpredictable, kept me guessing right till the end.

Absolutely cracking! Great characters, with quite the nastiest villain I've met in a long while.

Outstanding and immersive . . . I devoured this in one go

An imaginative journey to a stunning fantasy world, full of twists and heart . . . an absolute corker . . . filled with swashbuckling adventure . . . an enthralling fantasy that moves through dark and grisly scenes of grave peril to positively touching moments of profound friendship. An incredibly imaginative narrative that fills its reader with wonder and thrills while also not being afraid to share quieter moments of real heart.

There is a touch of Phillip Pullman about the world that Murray creates, and Murray matches Pullman lyrical prose [...] The comparison, however, should not take away from Murray's originality [...] the characters themselves, led by the plucky Ellie, anchor Orphans of the Tide in an urgent, human reality.

The energetic steampunk vibe overlies a thoughtful fable about compassion and justice