{"product_id":"a-brush-with-magic-hardcover","title":"A Brush with Magic - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFlora Ahn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartfelt, magical middle grade adventure--inspired by Korean folklore and set in modern-day Seoul--about sisterhood and belonging, perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Janae Marks. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat if an ancient ink brush, oceans away in Korea, could unlock long-buried family secrets?  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's finally summer break, and twelve-year-old Yumi is headed to Korea with her older sister, Minji, for the very first time. She can't wait to explore the city of Seoul together--but Minji has other plans. The moment they land, Minji ditches Yumi to hang out with their cousins, who are more fashionable, better at soccer, and all-around cooler than Yumi. Lost and alone, Yumi is stuck at home painting with her grandfather. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEverything changes when she finds an intriguing ink brush in a neighborhood art shop--and accidentally summons a creature straight out of her grandfather's retellings of Korean fairy tales. With a new friend by her side and an ink brush that has the power to bring anything she paints to life, Yumi feels unstoppable. From bustling street markets and ancient palaces to riding the subway, Yumi and her friend explore everything Seoul has to offer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when the magic takes a dark turn, Yumi must dig deep to hear her own voice and protect the family she loves--even if they don't always understand each other.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlora Ahn \u003c\/b\u003eis an attorney by day and an author and illustrator by night. Her work includes \u003ci\u003eA Spoonful of Time \u003c\/i\u003e(Quirk 2023), a children's chapter book series, \u003ci\u003ePug Pals\u003c\/i\u003e and an Audible Original, \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Orchard\u003c\/i\u003e. Raised in California by her Korean immigrant parents, Ahn lives in Virginia with her two pugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.1 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683917500479,"sku":"9781683693208","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5b92554c8baea4ae7c55dc0f92e62670.webp?v=1764965650","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-brush-with-magic-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}