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Ptolemy's Gate (Bartimaeus, #3)

Jonathan Stroud
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Ptolemy's Gate (Bartimaeus, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005

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Jonathan Stroud

Ptolemy's Gate (Bartimaeus, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Contemporary Fantasy

Publication Year

2005

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

730L

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Super Short Summary

Ptolemy's Gate by Jonathan Stroud is the final installment of the Bartimaeus Trilogy. It follows the adventures of the magician Nathaniel, the djinni Bartimaeus, and the commoner Kitty as they face political intrigue, magic, and personal growth in an alternate London. Their intertwined destinies lead to an ultimate confrontation with profound implications for their world.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

89,783 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ptolemy's Gate In Ptolemy's Gate, Jonathan Stroud skillfully concludes the Bartimaeus Trilogy with rich character development and a gripping plot. Fans praise the intricate world-building and sarcastic wit. Criticisms include occasional pacing issues. Overall, it is a satisfying end to a beloved fantasy series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ptolemy's Gate (Bartimaeus, #3)?

A reader who would enjoy Ptolemy's Gate by Jonathan Stroud is typically a young adult or fantasy enthusiast who appreciates witty, complex characters and rich, magical worlds. Fans of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling or His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman will find this book’s blend of humor, adventure, and dark intrigue particularly engaging.

4.5

89,783 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Contemporary Fantasy

Publication Year

2005

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

730L

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