The Magic Paintbrush: The Guardian's Quest
$17.61
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
21 July 2026
Summary
In the second book of this epic fantasy series, eleven-year-old Amy’s malfunctioning paintbrush accidentally paints a portal to a mythical world! Amy must undergo a Trial to prove her worth as the guardian of the magic paintbrush before it loses its power.
“Gorgeous and gripping, The Magic Paintbrush swoops readers off on rip-roaring fantasy adventure…” - Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL series
Ever since she became the guardian of the magic paintbrush, A…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593180006 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593180003 |
| Author: | Kat Zhang, Eric Darnell |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 21 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 113g |
| Dimensions: | 132mm x 259mm |
| Series: | The Magic Paintbrush |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
“A heartwarming story with a healthy dose of action and danger….Magic, wonder, and the power of creation combine in this tale of trials and rewards.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The straightforward plot with steady pacing will appeal to reluctant readers who enjoy fantasy, and the incorporation of Chinese folklore will hook those with a mythology bent.” —Booklist
Kat Zhang
Kat Zhang
Kat Zhang loves traveling to places both real and fictional—the former have better souvenirs, but the latter allow for dragons, so it’s a tough pick! She wrote the young-adult series The Hybrid Chronicles; the middle-grade novels The Magic Paintbrush, The Emperor’s Riddle, and The Memory of Forgotten Things; and the Amy Wu picture book series. Like Amy, Kat can’t wait to see what new adventures await with the magic paintbrush!
Eric Darnell
Eric Darnell is the Chief Creative Officer and cofounder of Baobab Studios, the world’s leading independent interactive animation studio. Under Eric’s leadership, Baobab Studios has won ten Emmy Awards, three Annie Awards, and the first SIGGRAPH Immersive Experience Best in Show. Eric’s career spans 25 years, and he was the director and screenwriter on all four films in the Madagascar franchise and an executive producer on The Penguins of Madagascar. Discovering the unexpected facets of his grandfather’s life gave Eric insight into his own life and inspired him to develop the original story behind The Magic Paintbrush.
Phoebe Zhong
Phoebe Zhong is a character designer, visual developmental artist, and illustrator of the Magic Paintbrush series. She graduated from the character animation program at CalArts.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.