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The Magic Paintbrush

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by Kat Zhang
Eric Darnell
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In this 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 middle grade series debut about finding your own path, the power of imagination, and the strength of family.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Magic Paintbrush

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 21, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593747490
      • File size: 125092 KB
      • Duration: 04:20:36

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 4, 2024
      A Chinese American girl embarks on a high-stakes adventure in this stimulating tale filled with Chinese folklore. Though seventh grade New Yorker Amy Li isn’t thrilled about spending spring break with her Lao Lao in Flushing, the two bond over their mutual love of art. Amy learns that Lao Lao’s jade paintbrushes are magical when she accidentally breaks one—and it repairs itself. What’s more, her painting of her tiger-bodied, bird-headed imaginary friend Luna also becomes a living, talking creature. Meanwhile in China, university graduate Chen Wong is sent to live in Guilin by his parents because of his partying behavior. There, a painting of a monster called a taotie comes alive, and Chen resolves to find the magic paintbrush—and the reckless painter—that caused it. As Amy explores the brush’s
      limits, a video she posted of Luna alerts Chen to the item’s whereabouts, and Amy’s giddy explorations take a turn when the taotie takes Lao Lao. Infused with expressive art by Beijing artist Zhong, this vibrant story by Zhang (the Amy Wu series) and debut author Darnell details a thrilling escapade via swift storytelling and moments of humor, warmth, and growth. Ages 8–12.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Sunny Lu creates charming character voices in this action-packed retelling of a children's classic that is a perfect family listen. Amy is struggling with art assignments in school, missing the days she spent drawing her fantasy creature, Luna. When she's visiting her Lao Lao (grandmother), she discovers a jade paintbrush that literally brings her drawings to life, including Luna, who promptly runs amok throughout her grandmother's neighborhood. Lu creates energetic character voices, especially when it come to Amy's grandmother and exuberant Luna. Her dynamic pacing ramps up the high-stakes plot as old rivalries come back to haunt Lao Lao. Lu deftly handles the Chinese pronunciations that ground this story in Chinese myth and culture. S.T.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

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