It s finally summer break, and Yumi is headed to Korea with her older sister, Minji for the very first time. She can t wait to explore the city of Seoul together but Minji has other plans. The moment they land, Minji ditches Yumi to hang out with their cousins, who are more fashionable, better at soccer, and just all around cooler than Yumi. Feeling lost and alone, Yumi is stuck at home painting with her grandfather. But when she discovers a magical ink brush in the attic, she accidentally summons a friend straight out of the Korean fairy tales her grandfather is always telling her about. Together with this new friend and the ink brush, which has the power to bring anything Yumi paints to life, Yumi explores everything Seoul has to offer, from bustling street markets and ancient palaces to riding the subway. But as the consequences of this newfound power come home to roost, Yumi must find the strength to embrace who she is and speak up for herself before she loses everything and everyone she loves.

About the Author
Flora Ahn is an attorney by day and an author and illustrator by night. Her work includes A Spoonful of Time (Quirk 2023), a children's chapter book series, Pug Pals and an Audible Original, The Golden Orchard. Raised in California by her Korean immigrant parents, Ahn lives in Virginia with her two pugs.

Reviews
"Painted in vivid brushstrokes of whimsy, magic, and exhilarating adventures, A Brush with Magic will absolutely enchant readers."-Julie Abe, author of the Eva Evergreen and Tessa Miyata series

"Vividly painted, emotionally resonant, and lots of fun, A Brush with Magic offers a captivating tour of fantasy and folklore alongside real growing pains."-Anna Meriano, author of Love Sugar Magic

Praise for Flora Ahn and A Spoonful of Time

"Affectionately wrought....evocative descriptions of food and its link to memory carry this light speculative read, which offers up a sweet intergenerational relationship that connects past and present."-Publishers Weekly

"Beautifully written...the descriptions of the dishes are salivating enough that readers might appreciate the ability to recreate them at home. A warm and satisfying intergenerational story."-Booklist

"Full of twists, this middle-grade story is a heartwarming mix of food and family."-Kirkus Reviews

"A charming story filled with recipes."-School Library Journal

"Readers will love the Korean culture and food references....This is a great time-travel adventure read."-Book Riot

"This wonderful book combines food and family into a perfectly seasoned story."-Lelia Nebeker for Northern Virginia Magazine

"Seasoned with humor and a rich setting, A Spoonful of Time is an enchanting novel about family secrets, friendships, loss, and food that transports us to the past. Warning: don't read while hungry!"-Lynne Kelly, author of Song For a Whale

"A vividly written tale that is easy to love, Flora Ahn's novel is intricate, enchanting, and absolutely brimming with life. This is a surprising and timeless story, with the perfect mix of sweetness, wonder, and depth."-Corey Ann Haydu, author of Eventown and One Jar of Magic



Book Information
ISBN 9781683693208
Author Flora Ahn
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Quirk Books
Publisher Quirk Books