{"product_id":"the-plastic-magician-9781542047913","title":"The Plastic Magician","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg returns to the enchanting world of \u003ci\u003eThe Paper Magician.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Alvie Brechenmacher has arrived in London to begin her training in Polymaking--the magical discipline of bespelling plastic. Polymaking is the newest form of magic, and in a field where there is so much left to learn, every Polymaker dreams of making the next big discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though she is only an apprentice, Alvie is an inventor at heart, and she is determined to make as many discoveries--in as short a time frame--as she can. Luckily for her, she's studying under the world-renowned magician Marion Praff, who is just as dedicated as Alvie is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlvie's enthusiasm reinvigorates her mentor's work, and together they create a device that could forever change Polymaking--and the world. But when a rival learns of their plans, he conspires to steal their invention and take the credit for it himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo thwart him, Alvie will need to think one step ahead. For in the high-stakes world of magical discovery, not everyone plays fair...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHolmberg, Charlie N.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born in Salt Lake City, Charlie N. Holmberg was raised a Trekkie alongside three sisters who also have boy names. She is a proud BYU alumna, plays the ukulele, owns too many pairs of glasses, and finally adopted a dog. Her fantasy Paper Magician Series, which includes The Paper Magician, The Glass Magician, and The Master Magician, has been optioned by the Walt Disney Company. Her stand-alone novel, Followed by Frost, was nominated for a 2016 RITA Award for Best Young Adult Romance. She currently lives with her family in Utah. Visit her at www.charlienholmberg.com.","brand":"47north","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669712605458,"sku":"9781542047913","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4302cff3-b763-40bf-b2f6-f6de1d609cbe.jpg?v=1733764039","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-plastic-magician-9781542047913","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}