{"product_id":"magic-boy-michael-konik-9781935248606","title":"Magic Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER of the 2025 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 in New York City, where the omnipresence and power of magic guides him to his destiny. Michael Konik live in Los Angeles, CA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Konik\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 193524860X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781935248606\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Leapfrog Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Michael Konik","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48137228714239,"sku":"9781935248606","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9c81965b-ca5c-44ed-bb43-583136e334cb.jpg?v=1770167427","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/magic-boy-michael-konik-9781935248606","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}