Full name: A Brush With Magic: Based on a Traditional Chinese Story

Author: William J. Brooke Year: 1993 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Children Purchase/reserch links: Amazon Goodreads ISBNs: 9780060229733 006022973X

Liang, a poor orphan in ancient China, dreams of entering the Court of the Emperor. When the Emperor discovers that Liang can use his paintbrush to bring his canvas to life, Liang gets his invitation. However, Liang's arrival is not all he'd hoped for. He soon discovers that magic can also be used for evil, and the eye and the heart can play tricks of their own. Similar books: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin Matilda by Roald Dahl Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein Oh, The Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Charlotte's Web by E. B. White The BFG by Roald Dahl A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Lorax by Dr. Seuss The Witches by Roald Dahl Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang