Liang and the Magic Paintbrush (Reading Rainbow Book) | 
|  | | | Title: | Liang and the Magic Paintbrush (Reading Rainbow Book) | | Author: | Demi (Illustrator) | | Publisher: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 15 July, 1988 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0805008012 / 9780805008012 | | List Price: | $7.95 | | Amazon Price: | $7.95 | |
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Product Description
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.
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Customer Reviews:
• A Resourceful Boy Triumphs Over Evil... 21 April, 2000
In this lively tale, a poor boy in China who longs to paint is given a magic paintbrush by a mysterious visitor. Suddenly the boy has the power to bring life to things that he paints. Liang uses this gift for good, until he must use his skill to outsmart an evil emperor who wants to use the magic brush for his own greedy purposes. The ending is a bit troublesome- not as completely fair and peaceful as we might like - but then, the tale is based on an old Chinese legend which, like Grimms' fairy tales, were probably a lot more scary than story books today. Still, the story is wonderful and exciting and the illustrations, though subtle, are lovely --delicate but colorful ink and watercolor drawings with lots of detail.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2BBG3MRCO97MT
• Didn't Do Much For Us... 25 July, 2007
I read this with my little kids after seeing a fantastic HBO Story - video version. (Wish that were available for sale - NOT.) We have enjoyed other Demi, but this one just didn't generate feeling. It needs a helping hand.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A4JV4W0KN26GT
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