{"title":"Jonathan Stroud","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lockwood-and-co-5-books-collection-set-jonathan-stroud-ages-9-12-paperback","title":"Lockwood \u0026 Co Series 5 Books Collection Set by Jonathan Stroud - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Screaming Staircase\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Whispering Skull\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hollow Boy\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Creeping Shadow\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Empty Grave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Corgi Childrens\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into a fog-shrouded, ghost-plagued London with this complete five-book Lockwood \u0026amp; Co paperback set by Jonathan Stroud. Britain has been overrun by a supernatural epidemic known as the Problem, and only young people can sense the restless dead well enough to fight them. Teenage agents Lucy Carlyle, Anthony Lockwood, and George Cubbins run their own scrappy psychic detection agency, taking on cases too dangerous for adults. Blending crackling wit, genuine scares, and clever mystery plotting, this collection carries readers from the trio's earliest, riskiest cases through to the series' thrilling conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross all five novels, Jonathan Stroud builds one of modern children's fiction's most inventive worlds: a London where Visitors—ghosts of every unsettling kind—stalk the streets after dark, and only children and teenagers possess the psychic Talent to detect and destroy them. Lockwood \u0026amp; Co is the smallest and scrappiest of the capital's psychic investigation agencies, run without adult supervision and constantly underestimated by rivals. In The Screaming Staircase, the trio takes on a near-suicidal haunted-house case to save their agency from ruin. The Whispering Skull introduces a sardonic ghost trapped in a jar who becomes an uneasy ally. The Hollow Boy raises the stakes as an outbreak in Chelsea forces Lucy, George, and Lockwood to question what they thought they knew about the dead. The Creeping Shadow deepens the intrigue with rival agencies, corporate secrets, and a mystery tied to Lockwood's own past. The Empty Grave brings the saga to a dramatic, revelatory close as the team uncovers the truth behind the Problem itself. Stroud's trademark blend of banter, tension, and inventive world-building keeps the pace brisk while never losing sight of the friendship at the story's core. Fans of atmospheric mystery, dry British humor, and brave, resourceful young heroes will find this a satisfying, complete journey from beginning to end, ideal for readers moving on from lighter middle-grade fantasy toward something with sharper edges and higher stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete five-book paperback set of the acclaimed Lockwood \u0026amp; Co series in reading order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric ghost-hunting mysteries packed with wit, tension, and clever plotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows a trio of teen investigators solving cases in a richly imagined haunted London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for tweens who enjoy spooky stories, detective plots, and fantasy adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for back-to-school reading, holiday gifting, or building a classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasis for the Netflix television adaptation, introducing new readers to the books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Screaming Staircase — Lockwood, Lucy, and George risk everything on one of England's most haunted houses to save their struggling agency.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Whispering Skull — A ghost trapped in a jar becomes a reluctant, wisecracking ally as the trio chases a dangerous relic through London.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hollow Boy — A spectral outbreak in Chelsea forces the team to confront secrets that threaten to tear their agency apart.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Creeping Shadow — Lockwood \u0026amp; Co investigates a rival agency's schemes while a mystery from Lockwood's past resurfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Empty Grave — The series builds to its climax as the trio uncovers long-hidden truths behind the Problem itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJonathan Stroud is a British author of children's and young adult fantasy fiction, best known for the Lockwood \u0026amp; Co series and the Bartimaeus sequence. Born in Bedford, England, Stroud began his career as a children's book editor before becoming a full-time novelist, developing a distinctive style that pairs inventive world-building with sharp humor and page-turning suspense. His Lockwood \u0026amp; Co books have been adapted into a Netflix television series, introducing his eerie, witty vision of haunted London to a new generation of readers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis complete paperback set delivers five full books of spooky mystery, sharp humor, and genuine heart in one satisfying bundle. 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This paperback bundle gathers The Amulet of Samarkand, The Golem's Eye, Ptolemy's Gate, and The Ring of Solomon, following apprentice magician Nathaniel and Bartimaeus, a sharp-tongued five-thousand-year-old djinni, through a city where magic is currency and every bargain has a price. Written for readers ages 10-14 (Grades 5-9), the series blends political intrigue, dry humor, and fast-paced fantasy adventure. A rewarding, complete-in-one set for fans of Harry Potter looking for their next obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bartimaeus Sequence unfolds in an alternate London where magicians hold every lever of power. At its heart is Nathaniel, an ambitious apprentice magician, and Bartimaeus, the cynical, shape-shifting djinni he summons and binds to his will. Their prickly, often funny partnership drives the first three books, The Amulet of Samarkand, The Golem's Eye, and Ptolemy's Gate, as Nathaniel climbs the ranks of a corrupt magocratic government. Much of the story is filtered through Bartimaeus's acid-witted, footnoted narration, giving the fantasy real bite and comic timing. The fourth title, The Ring of Solomon, steps back to ancient Jerusalem for a prequel adventure with a new heroine, Asmira, and a much younger Bartimaeus. 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Stroud wrote his first novel, Buried Fire, while working as an editor at Walker Books, and went on to build a career blending fast-paced fantasy adventure with dry, literary wit. His books are widely praised for their inventive magic systems, memorable narrative voices, and morally layered storytelling, making him a favorite among young readers and fantasy fans of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharp humor, high stakes, and a genuinely original magic system make this a standout gift for tween and teen readers. 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Spanning The Amulet of Samarkand, The Golem's Eye, Ptolemy's Gate, and the prequel The Ring of Solomon, the set delivers sharp wit, political intrigue, and inventive world-building. It's an excellent choice for middle-grade and teen readers who enjoy fast-paced fantasy adventure, morally complex characters, and a story with real staying power for a classroom library or shelf at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bartimaeus Sequence reimagines London as a city governed by magicians who summon spirits to do their bidding, and no spirit is sharper-tongued than Bartimaeus himself. The Amulet of Samarkand opens the story as young Nathaniel binds the ancient djinni to steal a powerful artifact, setting off a chain of political maneuvering and magical danger. The Golem's Eye widens the scope, pitting magicians and commoners against a rampaging stone monster while resistance movements stir beneath the surface of the city. Ptolemy's Gate brings the original trilogy to a close, deepening the bond and tension between djinni and master as rebellion and betrayal reach a boiling point. The Ring of Solomon serves as a prequel, transporting Bartimaeus back nearly three thousand years to the court of King Solomon, where he tangles with a fierce girl assassin and the fabled ring that commands untold magical power. Across all four books, Stroud balances biting humor with genuine stakes, using Bartimaeus's footnote-laden narration to comment wryly on power, servitude, and the costs of ambition. The result is a series that rewards readers with clever plotting, memorable set pieces, and one of fantasy fiction's most entertaining narrators. 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