The Paint Brush Kid
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995 · Est. 1 hour read

The Paint Brush Kid

Written by Clyde Robert Bulla · Illustrated by Ellen Beier

A boy's paintings might save a friend's home from demolition.

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80 pages· 5,740 words· Est. 1 hour read· 550L
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Bookroo's summary

Gregory faces a daunting challenge when the city plans to demolish Uncle Pancho's house for a highway. With creativity as his only weapon, Gregory decides to paint Uncle Pancho's life story for all to see. Can his art sway the city's decision and save his friend's home? As the clock ticks, Gregory's brush becomes a beacon of hope in this tale of friendship and resilience.

From the publisher

In the sequel to The Chalk Box Kid, Gregory’s friend Uncle Pancho is in trouble. The city wants to build a highway right where his house is. They will have to tear it down! Then Gregory has an idea. He will paint the story of Uncle Pancho’s life for the whole city to see . . . but can the paintings save Uncle Pancho’s home? Two beloved classics–The Chalk Box Kid and The Paint Brush Kid–get a vibrant new look!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
5,740
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
28322
Publication
Published
December 7, 1998
First published
November 14, 1995
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679892823
LCCN
97051153
OCLC
70803633

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