{"product_id":"the-rithmatist-9780765338440","title":"The Rithmatist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Rithmatist, \u003c\/i\u003eBrandon Sanderson's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling epic teen adventure is now available in paperback. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Rithmatists have the power to infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings. Rithmatists are humanity's only defense against the Wild Chalklings. Having nearly overrun the territory of Nebrask, the Wild Chalklings now threaten all of the American Isles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the son of a lowly chalkmaker at Armedius Academy, Joel can only watch as Rithmatist students learn the magical art that he would do anything to practice. Then students start disappearing--kidnapped from their rooms at night, leaving trails of blood. Assigned to help the professor who is investigating the crimes, Joel and his friend Melody find themselves on the trail of an unexpected discovery--one that will change Rithmatics--and their world--forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review \u003c\/i\u003eNotable Children's Book of 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrandon Sanderson\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. His bestsellers have sold 32 million copies worldwide and include the Mistborn saga; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Rithmatist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSteelheart\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSkyward\u003c\/i\u003e. He won a Hugo Award for \u003ci\u003eThe Emperor's Soul\u003c\/i\u003e, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, \u003ci\u003eElantris\u003c\/i\u003e. Additionally, he completed Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time(R). Visit his website for behind-the-scenes information on all his books.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tor Teen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599352893714,"sku":"9780765338440","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c074accf-fb74-4ced-92ed-8967ff0410ef.jpg?v=1737294277","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-rithmatist-9780765338440","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}