The Magic Paintbrush
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The Magic Paintbrush
Narrated by:
Sunny Lu
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Narrated by:
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Sunny Lu
About this listen
“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.
Critic Reviews
"Inventive, playful, and bursting with action…this wildly fun and deeply inspiring book crosses oceans and reaches across generations, in order to touch our hearts." —David Henry Hwang, Tony Award Winner and 3-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist (M. Butterfly)
"Gorgeous and gripping! Brimming with imagination and heart, The Magic Paintbrush shines promisingly as a new fantasy franchise in the making.” —Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil series
"Enormously fun! Amy, Luna, and company will make you believe in the power of art!" —Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese
"A mythical, multi-generational thrill ride for the ages—and a love letter to the universal power of Art and Imagination." —Mark Siegel, author of The 5 Worlds series
"An unforgettable fantasy adventure filled with humor, amazing illustrations, and the importance of never losing your creative spark." —Ellen Oh, author of Finding Junie Kim
"An earnest, heart-warming and captivating adventure, The Magic Paintbrush is a charming romp of a tale. Sure to touch anyone with a creative soul." —Jo Rioux, author of The Cat's Cradle series
"[A] high-stakes adventure in this stimulating tale filled with Chinese folklore....this vibrant story by Zhang and debut author Darnell details a thrilling escapade via swift storytelling and moments of humor, warmth, and growth." —Publishers Weekly
"An exciting tale of friendship, family, and embracing the magic of our imagination." —Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will become invested in Amy’s enchanted adventure in this exciting and imaginative story with nail-biting passages." —Booklist
"Zhang blends fantasy and adventure in this series debut celebrating art, imagination, and a time-honored Chinese folktale....A charming and exciting read." —School Library Journal
"Gorgeous and gripping! Brimming with imagination and heart, The Magic Paintbrush shines promisingly as a new fantasy franchise in the making.” —Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil series
"Enormously fun! Amy, Luna, and company will make you believe in the power of art!" —Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese
"A mythical, multi-generational thrill ride for the ages—and a love letter to the universal power of Art and Imagination." —Mark Siegel, author of The 5 Worlds series
"An unforgettable fantasy adventure filled with humor, amazing illustrations, and the importance of never losing your creative spark." —Ellen Oh, author of Finding Junie Kim
"An earnest, heart-warming and captivating adventure, The Magic Paintbrush is a charming romp of a tale. Sure to touch anyone with a creative soul." —Jo Rioux, author of The Cat's Cradle series
"[A] high-stakes adventure in this stimulating tale filled with Chinese folklore....this vibrant story by Zhang and debut author Darnell details a thrilling escapade via swift storytelling and moments of humor, warmth, and growth." —Publishers Weekly
"An exciting tale of friendship, family, and embracing the magic of our imagination." —Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will become invested in Amy’s enchanted adventure in this exciting and imaginative story with nail-biting passages." —Booklist
"Zhang blends fantasy and adventure in this series debut celebrating art, imagination, and a time-honored Chinese folktale....A charming and exciting read." —School Library Journal
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