The third book of the Bartimaeus Trilogy is an intriguing novel full of many questions. Nathaniel has finally grown into a fine, young man and is a popular magician that was recently awarded as England’s new minister. Still under his control, is the almighty Bartimaeus. But it doesn’t seem like he’s so almighty anymore; during the years, Nathaniel kept working him like a dog and so now, he’s as weak and slow as a snail. Meanwhile, Bartimaeus is hiding a secret from Nathaniel about a person, a person who was always on Nathaniel’s mind. Kitty, one of Nathaniel’s enemies from three years ago, disguises herself using a different identity. She now works as an assistant for a former magician and is studying about djinnis, but who exactly is the djinni she’s looking for? Kitty reads about something about Ptolemy’s Gate, an opening to the other world, and realizes that djinni should not be treated so unfairly. Their masters are always telling them what to do and if they don’t do it right or if they don’t do it, they’re punished with painful warnings. Will anyone listen to what Kitty thinks is right? What is the secret that is so secretive that Bartimaeus has to hide from Nathaniel? Reading Ptolemy’s Gate, the third book of The Bartimaeus Trilogy, is the only thing you could do to find out! I’d recommend this book to more of 7th or 8th grade boys and girls because of the incredible vocabulary, but if you’re interested in fantasy books, then I’d recommend this book to you, too! I love that the relationship Nathaniel and Bartimaeus have, never reveals it’s true feelings. They’re really good friends, don’t you think?

-Kelly H.