Author:Mary Pope Osborne
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Jack and Annie get more than they had bargined for when Jack opens a book about dinosaurs and wishes he could see them for real. They end up in prehistoric times with Pteranodons, Triceratops and a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex! How will they get home again? The race is on . . . !
Beautifully written, full of suspense and well-researched
—— Waterstones Books QuarterlyAn easy, fast-paced and exciting read which will appeal to both boys and girls
—— JuniorAn enthralling tale
—— Junior News & MailStroud demonstrates here that what and how he writes should never be taken for granted
—— TESThe return of one of my favourite ever characters . . . Completes the brilliant Bartimaeus trilogy
—— Publishing NewsJonathan Stroud goes from strength to strength . . . Dramatic tension and coruscating wit never falter
—— The Booksellerone of the greatest character creations in modern children's literature... certainly in my top ten favourite characters from any book, adult or child.
—— The Book ZoneSo rarely do humor and plot come together in such equally strong measures that we can only hope for more adventures."
—— The Horn Book MagazineBartimaeus is as sardonic, egotistical, and mouthy as ever. This is a superior fantasy.
—— Publishers WeeklyBartimaeus is back, and he's better than ever! For fans of Bartimaeus, this is an absolute must-buy. For those not yet introduced to him, you may want to give him a try!
—— BCF Book ReviewsDeservedly shortlisted for this year's Costa prize is Jonathan Stroud's The Ring of Solomon....It has magic, intrigue, wit and sassy footnotes.
—— Alison Jay , The Sunday TimePace, drama, magic and exotic colour, with Bartimaeus there to give an irreverent, current feel to a story set in the ancient past.
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