{"product_id":"magic-boy-paperback","title":"Magic Boy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER of the 2024 Leapfrog Global Fiction Prize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore he turns three-years-old, Little Misha Bloom discovers his special gift: He's able to see black and white chess pieces in color, each type radiating a tell-tale glow. With the help of two old men - his Grandfather and his Grandfather's gambling buddy - he learns to play competitively, and within a few years he's one of the best young players in America. Coming to terms with his \"abnormality,\" Misha gradually learns how to engage with the world - adults, women, fellow chess nerds - and to accept his inexplicable gifts. With the aid of several peculiar acquaintances, he grows into one of the greatest players of all time, earning a shot at the 1993 World Championship, where the omnipresence and power of magic guides him to his destiny.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101900443871,"sku":"9781935248606","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/MksjW2XaeS9781935248606.webp?v=1781075854","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/magic-boy-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}