Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
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Liang and the Magic Paintbrush

Written and illustrated by Demi
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
662
Word count
AD580L
Lexile measure
Jul 15, 1988
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When a poor boy in China receives a magical paintbrush, everything he paints turns to life. But the wicked emperor wants to capture the boy when he hears the news. The story will excite readers as the ruler gets his just reward when the boy creates a masterpiece that spells his doom.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780805008012
    Publication Date
    July 15, 1988
    Page Count
    32
    Word Count
    662
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    80011351
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    29962985
    Lexile® Level
    AD580L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    9774
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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