The Magic Paintbrush
By Fran Hunia
A poor boy’s magical paintings come alive—but what will happen when the Emperor demands gold?
Genres
What is The Magic Paintbrush about?
In a small village, a poor boy named Liang dreams of painting but cannot afford a brush. One night, he receives a magical paintbrush in a dream, and upon waking, finds it beside him. To his amazement, everything he paints comes to life. Liang uses this gift to help the needy, creating food and necessities. When the greedy Emperor learns of the paintbrush, he demands Liang paint a mountain of gold. Liang cleverly outwits the Emperor, ensuring the magic is used only for good.
About the author
Fran Hunia is a talented writer who has created many fun and interesting stories for children. She is best known for her book 'The Lonely Monster' and has written lots of books that help make reading exciting. Fran enjoys using her imagination to bring characters and adventures to life, inspiring young readers to enjoy stories.
Pages
50 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
1979
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