The Magic Paintbrush

In this highly illustrated series launch, Amy, a Chinese American girl, picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real—and sometimes dangerous. Perfect for fantasy readers who love Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor and the Dragon Pearl series.

In this highly illustrated series launch, Amy, an Asian American girl, picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real and sometimes dangerous. Perfect for fantasy readers who love Dragons in a Bag and the Dragon Pearl series.

The Magic Paintbrush is described as "Gorgeous and gripping," sweeping readers off on a rip-roaring fantasy adventure that unfurls like a magnificent scroll. It's brimming with imagination and heart, according to Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil series.

Amy has always loved art, but lately, her drawings have been less than impressive. There's no passion, no personality, no... magic. Until Amy visits her Lao Lao, her grandmother, and finds an ancient paintbrush that brings anything Amy creates to life!

Now her creation, Luna, has taken over her bedroom and is running through the streets of Flushing, Queens. What awaits is an international adventure filled with an ancient Chinese legend, a greedy adversary, and ghastly beasts!

Award-winning author Kat Zhang teams up with Eric Darnell, the writer and director of the Madagascar series and the Chief Creative Officer of Baobab Studios, to create a captivating, highly illustrated middle-grade series debut about finding your own path, the power of imagination, and the strength of family.