Part 1, Chapter 1

Nathaniel, a 12-year-old apprentice magician, summons <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/the-amulet-of-samarkand/major-character-analysis/#635241">Bartimaeus of Uruk</a>, a spirit called a djinni, and binds him to his will. Despite his attempts to scare the child, Bartimaeus is forced to follow his directives: He must retrieve the Amulet of Samarkand, an artifact that protects against magical power, from the house of <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/the-amulet-of-samarkand/major-character-analysis/#635243">Simon Lovelace</a>, a master magician. Though he tries to warn Nathaniel of his purpose, the boy threatens him with a spell, and Bartimaeus leaves to do his bidding.

Part 1, Chapter 1 Summary: “Bartimaeus”

Part 1, Chapter 2

Bartimeus makes his way to Simon’s home, complaining about London the entire way. He observes the tight security that Simon has put in place on several different planes of perception; powerful beings like djinn can see all seven of the earth’s overlapping planes. Bound to obey Nathaniel’s command, Bartimaeus transforms into a mole and digs his way to the house.

Part 1, Chapter 2 Summary: “Bartimaeus” 

Part 1, Chapter 3

Bartimaeus transforms into a fly and flies into the house through the window.

Part 1, Chapter 3 Summary: “Bartimaeus”

Part 1, Chapter 4

Part 1, Chapter 4 Summary: “Bartimaeus”

Part 1, Chapter 5

Part 1, Chapter 5 Summary: “Nathaniel”

Part 1, Chapter 6

Part 1, Chapter 6 Summary: “Bartimaeus” 

Part 1, Chapter 7

Part 1, Chapter 7 Summary: “Bartimaeus”

Part 1, Chapter 8

Part 1, Chapter 8 Summary: “Nathaniel”

Part 1, Chapter 9

Part 1, Chapter 9 Summary: “Nathaniel”

Part 1, Chapter 10

Part 1, Chapter 10 Summary: “Bartimaeus”

Part 1, Chapter 11

Part 1, Chapter 11 Summary: “Bartimaeus”

Part 1, Chapter 12

Part 1, Chapter 12 Summary: “Nathaniel”

Part 1, Chapter 13

Part 1, Chapter 13 Summary: “Nathaniel”

Part 1, Chapter 14

Part 1, Chapter 14 Summary: “Bartimaeus”

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