{"product_id":"the-map-that-drew-itself-9781834231914","title":"The Map That Drew Itself","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Aqeel Ahmed\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: 978-1-83423-191-4\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: 978-1-83423-191-4\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Fantasy - Magic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Map That Drew Itself\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORT SUMMARY: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Map That Drew Itself\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMina is 13 years old and loves quiet places, especially her school library. She notices small details that other people miss, like a torn bookmark or a loose thread on her hoodie. Mina is not loud or confident. She thinks brave people speak up in class and never freeze, but she often feels shy and nervous.\u003cbr\u003eOne rainy day, Mina hides from the noisy cafeteria and walks to the oldest corner of the library. Behind dusty encyclopedias, she finds an old notebook. It has a dark green cover and a brass clasp shaped like a small compass. It looks too old to belong at school, but it also looks cared for, like someone wanted it to be found.\u003cbr\u003eMina opens the notebook expecting writing, but every page is blank. The paper feels strange-clean, heavy, and almost alive. She smells a soft cedar scent. When a librarian cart squeaks nearby, Mina quickly closes the notebook and slips it into her bag. She tells herself she will return it, but she feels curious and cannot stop thinking about it on the way home.\u003cbr\u003eThat night, Mina places the notebook on her desk and waits. The house is quiet, and the hallway clock ticks like a heartbeat. Mina's phone shows 11:58. She does not know why, but she feels she must wait until midnight.\u003cbr\u003eWhen midnight arrives, Mina opens the notebook again. At first, the pages are still blank. Then something magical happens. A thin dark line appears by itself, as if an invisible hand is drawing. The line becomes a river. Small marks form like reeds. Mountains rise in careful ink strokes. Mina watches in shock as the map creates itself.\u003cbr\u003eThen words appear in handwriting that is not Mina's: \u003cb\u003e\"FOLLOW WHAT YOU FEEL.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Mina realizes this is not a normal notebook. It is a living map that can guide her to hidden places. The message makes her nervous but also excited. Mina feels the notebook has been waiting a long time-and it chose her for a reason. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE END\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits of reading story book \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReading promotes curiosity, attentiveness, and empathy. Children and adults become smarter when they explore ideas, develop knowledge, and learn languages. Stories demonstrate choices and consequences, explaining how to behave in various situations. Regular reading also improves memory, reduces stress, and develops imagination, creativity, and critical thinking abilities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Wishes, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThank you for purchasing and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions. Your daily encouragement and enthusiasm for storytelling inspire us. We are thrilled to be a part of your special moments, and we hope our story brings you happiness and magic. Thank you again for sharing our wonderful adventure! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThank You.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Description: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTotal Pages: 101.\u003cbr\u003eBook Size: 6\" � 9\" - Inches.\u003cbr\u003eCover: Soft, Glossy.\u003cbr\u003eInterior book: Color Pages.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable ages: 12-18+ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"978-1-83423-191-4","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47776497631383,"sku":"9781834231914","price":1866.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781834231914.webp?v=1777996550","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-map-that-drew-itself-9781834231914","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}