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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995 · Est. 1 hour read
The Paint Brush Kid
By Clyde Robert Bulla, Ellen Beier (Illustrator)
A boy's paintings might save a friend's home from demolition.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 291 ratings
80 pages· 5,746 words· Est. 1 hour read
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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
- 5,746
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
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
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