{"product_id":"the-man-who-made-gold","title":"The Man Who Made Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Andrew, a resilient eleven-year-old orphan boy. Seeking a way to survive and make his own path in the world, Andrew finds himself apprenticed to an eccentric, absent-minded alchemist.  Initially, Andrew expects a quiet life of cleaning up laboratory spills, learning the names of strange minerals, and tending to the furnace. Instead, he is swept up into a bouncy and chaotic adventure. The plot utilizes classic fairy tale and high-fantasy elements:  The Magical Experiment: Andrew must navigate the confusing, cluttered world of his master, who is obsessed with the specialized vocabulary and elusive secrets of turning base metals into gold.  The Political Threat: The alchemist’s miraculous abilities quickly draw dangerous attention. The plot thickens as an evil Prime Minister schemes to exploit the alchemist's work for personal power.  The Quest to Save the Kingdom: Alongside his charming, scatterbrained master and a well-meaning, good-natured King, Andrew must use his quick wits and determination to outsmart the corrupt forces threatening the realm.  Ultimately, the book is a fast-paced, humorous tale about an ordinary boy finding his footing, overcoming confusion, and managing a world full of magic and political trickery.\u003cbr\u003eFiction:  Children's  Age 9+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Good \/ 000130001","offer_id":48181824782487,"sku":"9780590720793-GD-000130001","price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/9002\/8951\/files\/8283513482398.jpg?v=1788074699","url":"https:\/\/thriftreads.co.nz\/products\/the-man-who-made-gold","provider":"Thrift Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}