{"title":"Leia Ham","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeia Ham’s stories invite young readers into enchanting worlds where adventure and friendship go hand in hand. With a keen sense of wonder and richly imagined characters, her books explore themes of magic, courage, and self-discovery, perfect for children who love to be swept away by imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia\u003c\/em\u003e, Leia Ham crafts heartfelt narratives that balance whimsical fantasy with relatable childhood experiences. Her writing sparked with warmth and charm appeals to readers seeking stories that both inspire and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-missing-magic-of-sparrow-xia-by-leia-ham-9780241724224","title":"The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly illustrated MG fantasy debut in which kids age out of magical abilities as they become adults, and one underestimated young girl must learn to embrace the power she has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to a world that depends on magic - but where magical powers fade away by adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pressure is on for Sparrow Xia to develop her pitifully limited fire mage abilities at Zenith Academy. It doesn't help that expectations are extra high for her because her older brother Ainsley's magic is exceptionally powerful - the burn scar on Sparrow's cheek is proof of that. Sparrow can only hope that her studies will help her discover her fire and finally make her family proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Zenith, Sparrow does indeed gain magical strength - and new friends - but her life at school raises more questions than answers. Should she risk her own future in order to help others? And is Sparrow's magic the most important thing about her?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen a mysterious illness breaks out at school, draining students of their powers. Sparrow and her friends are drawn into the search for the cause, but they need to be careful - in a world where magic means everything, some people will go to \u003cem\u003eterrible\u003c\/em\u003e lengths to try to keep it...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638504800492,"sku":"9780241724224","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241724224-the-missing-magic-of-sparrow-xia.jpg?v=1779073086"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/leia-ham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}