Joel attends a prestigious academy but he is a charity case (his father was a lowly chalkmaker and his mother cleans for the school). He admires the rithmatists who can make chalklings come to life but didn't pass the test to become one. The battle against the chalklings out in Nebrask is frightening as the chalklings are almost winning the battlebut it's never impacted his life- until now. Students begin disappearing and chalklings appear to be the culprits. The targets are rithmatists, but that's changing too. Nothing is as it appears. Joel doesn't trust the new teacher, but no one else seems to share his concerns. Joel and his friend Melody decide they have to tackle this mystery with the help of their professor. But it's a dangerous path they undertake.
This fantasy is written by well known author Brandon Sanderson. It is very reminiscent (okay- wildly similar to) Harry Potter. However, it is engaging with vivid characters. Will Joel be able to become a rithmatist somehow? Can they stop the chalklings? Who is the villain? Are the students alive? The combination of fantasy, mystery and steampunk actually works well together.
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