The Magic Paintbrush

By Laurence Yep

Book Overview

Steve can hardly believe it. With his new paintbrush, whatever he paints becomes real. Now he, Grandfather, and Uncle Fong can wish for anything they want. Uncle Fong uses the paintbrush to return to China, to the village of his childhood, and Grandfather wants to visit the Lady on the Moon. Steve wonders if the paintbrush can bring his parents back. But they all soon realize the paintbrush might have its own agenda. .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064408523
• ISBN13: 9780064408523
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

go on a magic journey with the magic paintbrush

Steve is a young boy who lives with his grandfather. His parents dies and now Steve has moved in to Chinatown. He is great in art so his grandfather gives him a paintbrush that belonged to his grandfather. The brush turns out to be magical. Steves painting are brought to life when he paints them. Find out about all the adventures Steve and his grandfather have thanks to The Magic Paintbrush! The book moved at a fast pace. The story was written well and it kept the readers attention. The book is great for kids who are interested in fantasy, mystery, and family magic.

Treasure of a Novel

Award-winning Yep has proven again why he is a master of storytelling. In this treasure of a short novel, Yep offers fantasy, mystery, and family magic. Particularly strong is the characterization of the grandfather-grandson relationship. This is a perfect book for readers just taking hold of the novel. Highly recommended, especially for those with a love of intergenerational and Asian American literature.