{"product_id":"rival-magic-9781534439061","title":"Rival Magic","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Clever, fast-paced fantasy punctuated with surprising twists and plenty of girl power.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Full of fierce girls, fabulously fun magic, humor, and so much heart. I loved it \" --Stephanie Burgis, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dragon with a Chocolate Heart\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKat, Incorrigible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young wizard's apprentice discovers that the best magic is not the biggest or the brightest, but the magic unique to you, in this cinematic middle grade fantasy in the tradition of \u003ci\u003eKiki's Delivery Service \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe School for Good and Evil\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAntonia may not be the most powerful wizard the world has ever seen, but she's worked hard to win her place as apprentice to renowned sorcerer Master Betrys. Unfortunately, even her best dancing turnip charm might not be enough when Moppe, the scullery maid, turns out to be a magical prodigy. Now that Betrys has taken Moppe on as a second apprentice, Antonia's path to wizarding just got a bit more complicated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when Betrys is accused of treason, Antonia and Moppe are forced to go on the run. To prove their master's innocence--and their own--the rivals must become allies. As their island province teeters on the brink of rebellion, they'll face ancient spells, vengeful mermaids, voice-stealing forests, and one insatiable sea monster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeva Fagan writes fantasy and science fiction for all ages. When she's not writing, she spends her time reading, doing geometry, playing video games, hiking, and drinking copious amounts of tea. She is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eRival Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNightingale\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Mirrorwood\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Game of Noctis\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Maine with her husband and their dog. You can find her online at DevaFagan.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atheneum Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50494547230994,"sku":"9781534439061","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_99d5b991-f245-455e-a293-de89bdc4d134.jpg?v=1730666934","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rival-magic-9781534439061","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}