The Magic Paintbrush

By Kat Zhang, Eric Darnell, Phoebe Zhong (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the The Magic Paintbrush series

An ancient paintbrush brings art to life, unleashing chaos and adventure.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 178 ratings

256 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Amy's art lacks magic until she discovers an ancient paintbrush that brings her drawings to life. Her creation, Luna, escapes into the streets, leading to a thrilling adventure. As mythical beasts and a greedy adversary emerge, Amy must navigate an international quest rooted in Chinese legend. Can she control the chaos and find her true path?

From the publisher

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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