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Description edit
When a poor boy in China receives a magical paintbrush, everything he paints turns to life. But the wicked emperor wants to capture the boy when he hears the news. The story will excite readers as the ruler gets his just reward when the boy creates a masterpiece that spells his doom.... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
First Sentence edit
Long ago in China, a boy named Liang earned money gathering firewood and cutting reeds.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Reading Rainbow Books. (authoritative list)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Holt
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1980
ISBN: 0030562899
Page Count: Add the page count.
Publisher: Holt
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1980
ISBN: 0030562899
Page Count: Add the page count.
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 398.2
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