{"product_id":"9780888995452","title":"Man Who Walked the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlowing dust is about all you can see from a farm on the prairies in the 1930s. Even worse, André and Elise’s father has gone in search of work and he may not be home for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe day he left their mother set an extra place at the table in case a stranger should come by looking for a meal. \"Wherever your father is, I hope someone will set a place for him,\" she says. Eight months later no one has come to their door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen on Christmas night, they hear knocking. A mysterious stranger enters. André and Elise first realize that he is extraordinary when he does a magic trick with the salt shaker. After he finishes a huge meal, Mr. Balzini shows the family just how extraordinary he is. Silk scarves, a sunflower and a magic book are just the prelude to a spectacular trick, which conjures up the northern lights.Is it the magician who brings their father home just in time for Christmas?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a story that evokes the myth of the prophet Elijah, and other folktales about the rewards of performing acts of kindness for strangers, Ian Wallace gives us a magical, beautiful book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Groundwood Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019479630064,"sku":"9780888995452","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780888995452_p0.jpg?v=1763852592","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780888995452","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}