A Brush with Magic

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Price
$16.99  $15.80
Publisher
Quirk Books
Publish Date
Pages
288
Dimensions
5.9 X 8.1 X 1.1 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781683693208

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About the Author
Flora Ahn is an attorney by day and an author and illustrator by night. Her work includes A Spoonful of Time (Quirk 2023), a children's chapter book series entitled Pug Pals, and an Audible Original, The Golden Orchard. Raised in California by her Korean immigrant parents, Ahn lives in Virginia with her two pugs.
Reviews
"Fantastical elements are seamlessly woven into this engaging, entertaining story. . . . A universal coming-of-age tale becomes extraordinary through an encounter with Korean folk magic."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Painted in vivid brushstrokes of whimsy, magic, and exhilarating adventures, A Brush with Magic will absolutely enchant readers."--Julie Abe, author of the Eva Evergreen and Tessa Miyata series

"Vividly painted, emotionally resonant, and lots of fun, A Brush with Magic offers a captivating tour of fantasy and folklore alongside real growing pains."--Anna Meriano, author of Love Sugar Magic

Praise for Flora Ahn and A Spoonful of Time

A 2024 CBC Children's Favorites Winner, Sixth to Eighth Grade
A 2024 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner, Sixth to Eighth Grade
One of School Library Journal's Best Middle Grade Books of 2023
A 2024-25 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Nominee

"Affectionately wrought....evocative descriptions of food and its link to memory carry this light speculative read, which offers up a sweet intergenerational relationship that connects past and present."--Publishers Weekly

"Beautifully written...the descriptions of the dishes are salivating enough that readers might appreciate the ability to recreate them at home. A warm and satisfying intergenerational story."--Booklist

"Full of twists, this middle-grade story is a heartwarming mix of food and family."--Kirkus Reviews

"A charming story filled with recipes."--School Library Journal

"Readers will love the Korean culture and food references....This is a great time-travel adventure read."--Book Riot

"This wonderful book combines food and family into a perfectly seasoned story."--Lelia Nebeker for Northern Virginia Magazine

"Seasoned with humor and a rich setting, A Spoonful of Time is an enchanting novel about family secrets, friendships, loss, and food that transports us to the past. Warning: don't read while hungry!"--Lynne Kelly, author of Song For a Whale

"A vividly written tale that is easy to love, Flora Ahn's novel is intricate, enchanting, and absolutely brimming with life. This is a surprising and timeless story, with the perfect mix of sweetness, wonder, and depth."--Corey Ann Haydu, author of Eventown and One Jar of Magic