The Magic Paintbrush and Other Enchanted Tales

Name: The Magic Paintbrush and Other Enchanted Tales
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728222172
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By Jennifer Torres and Henry Lien

Series: Ghostwriter

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The Magic Paintbrush and Other Enchanted Tales by Jennifer Torres and Henry Lien is a delightful collection of stories that spark the imagination of young readers. Each tale explores themes of magic, adventure, and discovery through enchanting narratives and vibrant characters. With its captivating storytelling, the book invites children to embark on whimsical journeys full of wonder and fantasy.
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728222172

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

Introduction by Kwame Alexander

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Henry Lien Jennifer Torres Penguin Books Series: Ghostwriter Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and New York Times Bestselling author of 28 books, including THE UNDEFEATED, SWING, and REBOUND, the follow-up to the NEWBERY medal-winning novel, THE CROSSOVER. Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Prize, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award.

Henry Lien is the author of the critically-acclaimed and bestselling PEASPROUT CHEN middle grade fantasy series (Holt/Macmillan). He is a 2012 graduate of Clarion West Writers Workshop. His short fiction has appeared in publications such as Asimov’s, earning multiple Nebula Award nominations. Born in Taiwan, Henry currently lives in Hollywood. www.henrylien.com

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