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The Magic Paintbrush
By Su-Ling Wang (illustrator) and Laurence Yep
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Harpercollins Childrens Books
Publication date April 1, 2000
Pages 89
Binding Hardcover
Book category Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13 9780060281991
ISBN-10 0060281995
Dimensions 0.50 by 5.75 by 8.75 in.
Weight 0.55 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price $14.95
Other format details juvenile
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Having come upon a magical paintbrush that will create anything with a simple stroke, Steve, his grandfather, and uncle begin to make all their wishes come true, yet when this special gift falls into the hands of an evil man, the paintbrush takes over its own destiny.
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When Steve grasped the painting, it tigled aainst his fingertips.He felt as if he had rubbed his shoes fast over a carpet. And the tingling spread through his whole hand. "What's going on?" he asked, scared.

From the momen Grandfather gives Steve a magic paintbrush that grants wishes, life in Chinatown will never be the same.

Steve can scarcely believe it.  With his new paintbrush, everything he paints becomes real. Now he, Grandfather, and Uncle Fong can wish for anything their hearts desire. Steve's painting sends Uncle Fong back in time to the village of his childhood. Grandfather meets the legendary Lady on the Moon. Steve wonders if the magic paintbrush can bring his parents back. But when their greedy landlord, Mr. Pang, tries to use the magic paintbrush to make his wish come true, the three realize the paintbrush has its own agenda. Laurence Yep once again expertly weaves the spirit of magic and a contemporary San Francisco Chinatown setting in a whimsical novel that explores how the power of memory and love help alleviate loss.

Steve can scarcely believe it.  With his new paintbrush, everything he paints becomes real. Now he, Grandfather, and Uncle Fong can wish for anything their hearts desire. Steve's painting sends Uncle Fong back in time to the village of his childhood. Grandfather meets the legendary Lady on the Moon. Steve wonders if the magic paintbrush can bring his parents back. But when their greedy landlord, Mr. Pang, tries to use the magic paintbrush to make his wish come true, the three realize the paintbrush has its own agenda. Laurence Yep once again expertly weaves the spirit of magic and a contemporary San Francisco Chinatown setting in a whimsical novel that explores how the power of memory and love help alleviate loss.



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Hardcover
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With Su-Ling Wang (other contributor) | from Harpercollins Childrens Books (April 1, 2000); titled "The Magic Paintbrush"
9780060281991 | details & prices | 89 pages | 5.75 × 8.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.55 lbs | List price $14.95
About: A magic paintbrush transports Steve and his elderly caretakers from their drab apartment in Chinatown to a world of adventures.
Paperback
Book cover for 9780064408523
 
With Suling Wang (other contributor), Su-Ling Wang (other contributor) | Reprint edition from Harpercollins Childrens Books (April 1, 2003); titled "The Magic Paintbrush"
9780064408523 | details & prices | 96 pages | 5.25 × 7.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.15 lbs | List price $5.99
About: A magic paintbrush transports Steve and his elderly caretakers from their drab apartment in Chinatown to a world of adventures.
Library
Book cover for 9780060282004
 
from Fitzgerald Books (January 1, 2007)
9781424204434 | details & prices | 89 pages | 5.00 × 8.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $24.62
About: When Steve grasped the painting, it tingled againsthis fingertips.
With Su-Ling Wang (other contributor) | from Harpercollins (April 1, 2000); titled "The Magic Paintbrush"
9780060282004 | details & prices | 89 pages | 5.75 × 8.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.60 lbs | List price $13.89
About: A magic paintbrush transports Steve and his elderly caretakers from their drab apartment in Chinatown to a world of adventures.
Reinforced
from Demco Media (April 1, 2003)
9780606277839 | details & prices | 5.50 × 7.75 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.35 lbs | List price $13.59
About: A magic paintbrush transports Steve and his elderly caretakers from their drab apartment in Chinatown to a world of adventures.
Prebinding
Book cover for 9780613658089
 
With Suling Wang (other contributor) | from Turtleback Books (July 1, 2003); titled "The Magic Paintbrush"
9780613658089 | details & prices | 89 pages | 5.25 × 7.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.40 lbs | List price $16.00
About: A magic paintbrush transports Steve and his elderly caretakers from their drab apartment in Chinatown to a world of adventures.

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