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The Rithmatist

by Brandon Sanderson

Chalk-based magic and a mystery at Armedius Academy

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Awards & Recognition

  • Editorial selection

    New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book

    Described as a New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book.

  • Author recognition

    #1 New York Times bestselling author

    Brandon Sanderson is described as a #1 New York Times bestselling author.

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Chalk-based magic and a mystery at Armedius Academy

In this fantasy, chalk drawings are more than lessons: Rithmatists animate two-dimensional figures called Chalklings, the only defense against a spreading threat across the American Isles. Joel, a chalkmaker’s son who longs to learn the art, is kept outside that world at Armedius Academy. When students begin disappearing, he and his friend Melody assist the professor investigating the crimes. The setup brings together a school mystery and a larger conflict over who can wield Rithmatics, with the investigation pointing toward a discovery that could reshape the magical system and the world around it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in epic fantasy and magical systems.
  • Readers who enjoy academy settings paired with an investigation.
  • Readers drawn to stories about a young protagonist seeking access to a world of magic.

Themes

Belonging and ambitionMagic and learningMystery and dangerA society facing an expanding threat

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Book overview

An epic teen adventure from Brandon Sanderson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy.

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

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