Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg returns to the enchanting world of The Paper Magician.
Alvie Brechenmacher has arrived in London to begin her training in Polymakingโthe 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.
Even though she is only an apprentice, Alvie is an inventor at heart, and she is determined to make as many discoveriesโin as short a time frameโas she can. Luckily for her, sheโs studying under the world-renowned magician Marion Praff, who is just as dedicated as Alvie is.
Alvieโs enthusiasm reinvigorates her mentorโs work, and together they create a device that could forever change Polymakingโand the world. But when a rival learns of their plans, he conspires to steal their invention and take the credit for it himself.
To thwart him, Alvie will need to think one step ahead. For in the high-stakes world of magical discovery, not everyone plays fairโฆ
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