Blue Djinn of Babylon (Children of the Lamp (Paperback)) by P. B. Kerr, Philip Kerr Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Blue Djinn of Babylon (Children of the Lamp (Paperback))
Book Review: Indulging and Original
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a wonderful book. There is always a shock around the corner, and suspense on ever page. I was really hoping for more suspense in this book, and I got exactly that.
Although, I was a little disappointed that the book was mostly about John. Being one who greatly enjoys reading Philipa's thoughts, and scanning the page with huge eyes when she solves the mystery, I was disappointed that she was the damsel in the story. I was very put back by that, but the book still turned out great. Some subjects were hard to understand, for example, the djinn game of Djinnverso. I didn't understand that at all. I do appreciate the author (Phillip B. Kerr) for making up his own game for the book, it was original, and I applaud him for it. I also believed some of the parts in the book were choppy, and did not run smoothly. The events in the book seemed to happen too fast (and yes, while writing this is did factor in the fact that djinn can move quickly from one place to another by creating, and riding their own whirlwind).
I loved that Phillip Kerr well explained the personality of each character. I had such a solid image of the characters in my mind, I felt as though I was in the story.
The thing I like the most is Kerr's complete originality. It is wonderfully refreshing, I have never heard of a series like the Children of the Lamp. It must take a great imagination to make up things such as, "The Baghdad Rules," a long list of rules that all djinn must obey. "The Tree of Logic," a tree made to harden the hearts of any who stay near it too long. One of my personal favorites is the decorating of the inside of a lamp, HILARIOUS! I absolutely loved that djinn could decorate their lamps with movie theaters, Cafes, Libraries, etc. I can't wait to find out what brilliant ideas Kerr comes up with next.
I am hooked on these books, I'm reading the 5th one now. They are perfect if you are looking for a magical adventure, with pop-off-the-page-characters. Read if you are looking for a series like no other.
Book Review: My daughter loved this book
Summary: 5 Stars
My daughter is a big fan of the series and really enjoyed this book and the first one as well.Book Review: The Blue Djinn is so cool!
Summary: 5 Stars
Even though I am definitely not a young teen (unless 65 qualifies) I love the Children of the Lamp series. One of my granddaughters bought the first book at a school book fair; I had run out of my own reading material for relaxation; and, as they say, the rest is history.
After I finished The Akhenaten Adventure, I bought the Blue Djinn and Cobra King of Kathmandu. I am awaiting the next three books as much as my granddaughter.
Book Review: The Blue Djinn of Babylon
Summary: 5 Stars
The Blue Djinn of Babylon
By: P.B. KERR
The Blue Djinn of Babylon by P. B. Kerr is a story of magic and adventure that I would recommend to children who like fantasy books. The story begins with two unidentical twins John and Philippa Gaunt go practice there Djinn powers on one of the last warm days of the year. John and Philippa have just recently discovered there djinn powers when there Uncle Nimrod told them in a dream. Djinn also known as genies are made of fire so they can't use there powers to its fullest when it is cold. When Philippa enters a Djinnverso tournament (which is an ancient game only played by djinn) she is disqualified when someone takes over her body and says Philippa cheated. During the tournament the Blue Djinn assistant tells John and Uncle Nimrod that Solomon's Grimoire was stolen by himself accidentally! Now they have to arrange a meeting to get the book back. But little do they know it will put the twins in danger!
The Hanging Palace of Babylon is a enormous structure that the Blue Djinn lives and gets to design. The Blue Djinn is the ruler of all djinn good or evil so she must be beyond good or evil to so that it is fair for all djinn. Only women Djinn are allowed inside. The Blue Djinn has invisible maids to clean her house. The Hanging Palace of Babylon is underground in Baghdad. Outside the palace is guarded by terrible creatures. To get to it you must take a boat because it is a underground island. A Giant Bird guards the island and lets no one except the Blue Djinn past. A wish monster guards everything on the island including the Hanging Palace of Babylon.
You should read this book because this book you on the edge from beginning to the end.