{"product_id":"9781453204481","title":"The Magic Kingdom","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Among Mr. Elkin’s best works of fiction . . . A comedy that cuts so many ways that it leaves us bleeding with laughter.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Eddy Bale’s twelve-year-old son died after a terrible, drawn-out illness. Now, determined to help alleviate the suffering of other sick children, Eddy plans to take a group of seven terminally ill youths on a dream vacation to Disney World. Accompanied by four eccentric chaperones, Eddy and the kids embark on what is meant to be a magical retreat that quickly devolves into a series of disasters when the kids turn out to be more full of life than anyone expected. Written with deadpan humor and poignancy, \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e is a striking and honest portrayal of life and death—and the trouble that ensues when one attempts to master either. This ebook features rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate and from the Stanley Elkin archives at Washington University in St. Louis.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140727161072,"sku":"9781453204481","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781453204481_p0.jpg?v=1769907289","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781453204481","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}