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Magic Paintbrush

by Brian Seward   |  Ages 8-11
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Imaginative tale of a magical paintbrush.

The Magic Paintbrush is a great read for children who love adventure, creativity and magic. The story is relatable and modern, yet offers an important lesson about the dangers of power abuse. The addition of uncoloured illustrations allows children to participate and engage with the story even more. Reviews mention how the story is both fun and educational, making it a great addition to any child's bookshelf.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Magic Paintbrush

by Brian Seward   |  Ages 8-11
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.34  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

ISBN: 9789812328489
Authors: Brian Seward
Publisher: Times Editions
Date of Publication: 2004-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Picture Books, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 0.0
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Description

In this charming children’s book, playwright and director of a childrens theatre company, Brian Seward, puts an imaginative and modern spin on the beloved Chinese folktale of the same name -- THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH. Young readers will be delighted that some of the illustrations are left uncolored so they can color them in on their own.In Seward’s story, the main character is Tony Lee, a ten year old student from present day Singapore. Struggling with the boredom and pressure of his studies, he finds his copy of Ma Liang and the Magic Paintbrush and wishes he could discover a magical paintbrush of his own. Like all good fairytales, Tony’s wish comes true! With a broad sweep, a magic brush transports Tony back hundreds of years, to a southern province in ancient China. Quite suddenly, Tony finds himself dressed like the legendary Ma Liang, with a beautiful phoenix by his side.Realising that the magic brush can bring to life anything he paints, Tony generously offers to paint whatever the villagers need. Chickens, cows, ploughs, rice and all things nice!But wait … there’s danger lurking behind the trees! Sotong and Shrimp - the greedy emperor’s nasty guards - pounce on Tony while his back is turned. What will happen to Tony now? Will the evil emperor use the paintbrush to bring destruction to the land? Will Tony ever get back home in time for his exams?Through the fun text, a clear and strong moral message about friendship, the dangers of using, or abusing power, and the value of creativity is presented in this tale. This is a story that will appeal to anyone who appreciates a good read and a hearty laugh.
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Imaginative tale of a magical paintbrush.

The Magic Paintbrush is a great read for children who love adventure, creativity and magic. The story is relatable and modern, yet offers an important lesson about the dangers of power abuse. The addition of uncoloured illustrations allows children to participate and engage with the story even more. Reviews mention how the story is both fun and educational, making it a great addition to any child's bookshelf.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.