The Magic Paintbrush
The Magic Paintbrush
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The Magic Paintbrush

Written by Kat Zhang and Eric Darnell & illustrated by Phoebe Zhong
Book #1 in the The Magic Paintbrush Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
256
Page count
630L
Lexile measure
May 21, 2024
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In this highly illustrated series launch, Amy, a Chinese American girl picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real–and sometimes dangerous. Perfect for fantasy readers who love Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor and Dragon Pearl series. “Gorgeous and gripping, The Magic Paintbrush swoops readers off on rip-roaring fantasy adventure that unfurls like a magnificent scroll…Brimming with imagination and heart…” Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL series Amy has always loved art, but lately her drawings have been less than impressive. There’s no passion, no personality, no…magic. Until Amy visits her Lao Lao, her grandmother, and finds an ancient paintbrush that brings anything Amy creates to life! Now her creation Luna has taken over her bedroom and is running through the streets of Flushing, Queens. What awaits: an international adventure filled with an ancient Chinese legend, a greedy adversary and ghastly beasts! Award-winning author Kat Zhang teams up with Eric Darnell, the writer and director of the Madagascar series and the Chief Creative Officer of Baobab Studios, to create a captivating highly-illustrated middle grade series debut about finding your own path, the power of imagination, and the strength of family.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593179932
    Publication Date
    May 21, 2024
    Publisher
    Crown Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    May 21, 2024
    Page Count
    256
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023038349
    Lexile® Level
    630L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.1

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