{"product_id":"astra-fox-and-the-rise-of-the-wonderworkers-isaac-fitzsimons-hardcover","title":"Astra Fox and the Rise of the Wonderworkers -- Isaac Fitzsimons, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn orphan with big dreams becomes entangled in the corrupt magic system of her city in this gripping middle grade fantasy adventure from critically acclaimed author Isaac Fitzsimons--perfect for fans of Chronicles of Whetherwhy and \u003ci\u003eSchool for Thieves\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAstra Fox longs to be a wonderworker, traveling the world and casting fantastical illusions. But as a ward of the awful Sisters of Sorrows' Foundling Home for Friendless Children, her dreams seem impossible. Then Astra's fate takes an incredible turn when she's granted an apprenticeship with the Bellamys, a prominent family who made their fortune manufacturing wonderwork into everyday products. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSurrounded by wealth and glamor, Astra is captivated by her new world and feels closer to her ideal future than ever before. But when rumors of a mysterious figure who sparks rebellions reach the city, Mr. Bellamy places Astra in his gilding factory as a spy, promising sponsorship and an opportunity to explore the world as a wonderworker in exchange. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow working in the same factory from which her sister disappeared years earlier, Astra experiences firsthand the perils and injustices suffered by the employees and discovers a larger plot that puts them all in danger. With the help of her new friends and some unexpected allies, can Astra put her dreams aside to save Empire City?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Isaac Fitzsimons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aladdin Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798347111220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e560072 \/ Astra Fox and the Rise of the Wonderworkers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsaac Fitzsimons writes so that every reader can see themselves reflected in literature. His debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Passing Playbook\u003c\/i\u003e, received numerous accolades, including being named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection, a Kirkus Best Young Adult Romance of 2021, and a 2022 Lambda Literary Award finalist. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eAstra Fox and the Rise of the Wonderworkers\u003c\/i\u003e. Isaac has previously dabbled in performing sketch comedy and learning how to play the banjo. His dream vacation would be to travel around Europe via sleeper train and see every top-tier soccer team play a home game. He currently lives outside Washington, DC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isaac Fitzsimons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67455043961060,"sku":"9798347111220","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9798347111220.jpg?v=1791187642","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/astra-fox-and-the-rise-of-the-wonderworkers-isaac-fitzsimons-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}