Jonathan Stroud is a bestselling British author acclaimed for his fantasy series, including The Bartimaeus Trilogy and Lockwood & Co. His books are known for their witty dialogue, fast-paced action, and imaginative world-building. Stroud’s unique ability to blend humor with darker, supernatural themes has made him a favorite among young adult and middle-grade readers. His characters, particularly the sarcastic and clever djinni Bartimaeus, have become iconic in modern fantasy literature. With gripping plots and unforgettable storytelling, Stroud’s books continue to engage readers who love thrilling adventures filled with magic and mystery.
Jonathan Stroud is just the start. The whole library — every age, every genre — lives in the app. Try it for a week.
7-day free trial. Then £7.99/month.
Some kids love a hero who saves the day. I was a Matilda-OBSESSED as a kid. The one who loved watching a clever child run rings round the grown-ups while they didn’t even know what was happening. That’s the same itch Artemis Fowl scratches. Matilda runs rings round her parents and the Trunchbull. Artemis does […]
Camp Half-Blood. Riptide (the pen that turns into a sword). The lift up to the 600th floor of the Empire State Building. Annabeth, Grover (the satyr with serious anger issues). If you’re here looking for what to read after Percy Jackson, your child has probably torn through the five originals, maybe Heroes of Olympus too, […]
© Copyright 2026 Readingmate Ltd