The Magic Paintbrush Book Collection

The Magic Paintbrush Book Collection by Kat Zhang and Eric Darnell, illustrated by Phoebe Zhong, invites readers into a vibrant world where art and imagination collide. The series follows eleven-year-old Amy, a Chinese American girl who discovers an ancient paintbrush that brings her drawings to life—sometimes with thrilling and dangerous consequences. In the first book, Amy's creation Luna escapes into the streets of Queens, launching an adventure rooted in Chinese folklore and family legacy. In the second installment, The Guardian's Quest, Amy must undergo a series of trials to prove she is worthy of the paintbrush's power after accidentally opening a portal to a mythical world.