{"product_id":"the-art-of-magic-9781728415673","title":"The Art of Magic","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA pack of paints, a set of pens, and unlimited creativity throw two friends into an enchanted, fast-paced adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ZuZu's first summer without her best friend is looking pretty grim, until she meets new kid Andrew at a visit to the historic Mapleton Mansion. Together they stumble upon some enchanted art supplies and discover that the shapes they draw and paint can come to life. Their creations are harmless--but ZuZu and Andrew aren't the only ones with access to magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Soon, nightmarish half-machine, half-living creatures begin appearing around town, controlled by a power-hungry \"caster\" with a sinister mission. It's up to ZuZu and Andrew to use their newfound abilities to protect their community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"There are deliciously chilling descriptions of scuttling, otherworldly creations and resurrections gone awry, but there is also delight to be found in enchanted artwork and blossoming friendships. A thrilling introduction to a newfangled magic.\"--\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"A satisfying, compelling adventure with an original magical construct and bright, appealing protagonists.\"--\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The magical rules created by Voskuil feel exciting . . . . This creative fantasy will move well with fans of Tae Keller's \u003cem\u003eWhen You Trap a Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cem\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoskuil, Hannah:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eHannah Voskuil \u003c\/strong\u003ereceived a B.A. from Middlebury College in Vermont and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Emerson College in Boston. She is also the author of \u003cem\u003eHorus and the Curse of Everlasting Regret.\u003c\/em\u003e Her short stories have appeared in anthologies and textbooks around the world. She lives in New England with her husband and two children, in a house with books in virtually every room.","brand":"Carolrhoda Books (R)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520572330258,"sku":"9781728415673","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1adfdd18-b9df-4f15-ac23-342ab73285a1.jpg?v=1731086847","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-magic-9781728415673","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}