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The Rithmatist

Brandon Sanderson

New York, NY: Tor Books, May 13, 2014

  • Brandon Sanderson: Author
Novel, Fantasy, Juvenile Fiction
Magic--juvenile fiction; Fantasy fiction, American

More 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.

As 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.

A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2013 2013, Association for Mormon Letters, Young Adult Speculative Fiction Award winner
813 Sa5611111 no.1
978-0765338440
384
English
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