"Bartimaeus' razor-sharp wit is as irresistible as ever and this is a fantastic conclusion to the series" The Bookseller 20050812 "There are many delights to savour in this series. First and foremost, the wonderful, sardonic voice of the all-knowing and all-weary Bartimaeus" Independent 20051004 "As witty and orginal as the first two books in the series, Ptolemy's Gate is fast, funny, inspired writing for children at its best" Publishing News 20050701 "Stroud demonstrates here that what and how he writes should never be taken for granted" TES "The return of one of my favourite ever characters ... Completes the brilliant Bartimaeus trilogy" Publishing News 20050722
