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Alex never asked for magic. He just wanted a pencil that didn't break.
When quiet, creative Alex stumbles into Bramble & Sons Art Supply, he walks out with a wooden pencil that hums in his hand and turns drawings into real things. The pencil doesn't like bragging. It doesn't like anger. It listens to hearts that try to do the right thing.
With his best friend Jamal and a pocket-sized helper named Scribbles, Alex learns a handful of rules that keep the magic safe. Keep calm. Help first. Fix your mistakes. Then a rival at school, Dylan, decides he wants the power for himself. His harsh sketches crack loose into real-life beasts that claw, hiss, and tear at everything in their path.
As the pranks and close calls grow into real danger, Alex has to protect his school, his family, and the shop that started it all. The final test comes when Mr. Bramble calls one stormy morning. The shop is broken, the back room is full of snarling drawings, and the city is one bad choice away from seven years of trouble. Only the ancient scroll in Alex’s tin of tools can pull the wild lines back to nothing. It will work only for a heart that is honest and kind.
The Magic Pencil is a fast, heartfelt adventure about courage, friendship, and knowing when to let go. It ends with a choice that will make readers smile through a lump in the throat as Alex returns the pencil for the next kid who needs it.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Magic that follows clear rules and real stakes
- Funny, loyal best friends and quick teamwork
- School scenes, near-misses, and clever problem solving
- Short chapters that keep pages turning
- Bittersweet, hopeful endings
What you will find inside:
- Clean, age-appropriate humor and suspense
- Clear consequences for choices and behavior
- Brave but gentle action with no gore
- A kind mentor who guides and explains
- A heartfelt goodbye that closes this story and hints at the next
Themes: kindness, responsibility, friendship, self-control, problem solving, standing up without hurting back, how power should be used
Content guidance for grownups: Mild peril from sketched creatures. No gore. No strong language. Rules of the magic are explained in story. A short, tender farewell scene with a beloved tiny helper.
Series potential: Each book can stand alone. The pencil and scroll move on to the next honest, humble kid, so new adventures can follow.
Hook: If a pencil could bring your drawings to life, what would you make first, and what would you never dare to draw?
Turn the page to meet Alex, Jamal, Scribbles, and Mr. Bramble, and see what happens when careful lines and kind hearts save the day.
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Alex and the Magic Pencil (Paperback)
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Alex never asked for magic. He just wanted a pencil that didn't break.When quiet, creative Alex stumbles into Bramble & Sons Art Supply, he walks out with a wooden pencil that hums in his hand and turns drawings into real things. The pencil doesn't like bragging. It doesn't like anger. It listens to hearts that try to do the right thing.With his best friend Jamal and a pocket-sized helper named Scribbles, Alex learns a handful of rules that keep the magic safe. Keep calm. Help first. Fix your mistakes. Then a rival at school, Dylan, decides he wants the power for himself. His harsh sketches crack loose into real-life beasts that claw, hiss, and tear at everything in their path.As the pranks and close calls grow into real danger, Alex has to protect his school, his family, and the shop that started it all. The final test comes when Mr. Bramble calls one stormy morning. The shop is broken, the back room is full of snarling drawings, and the city is one bad choice away from seven years of trouble. Only the ancient scroll in Alex's tin of tools can pull the wild lines back to nothing. It will work only for a heart that is honest and kind.The Magic Pencil is a fast, heartfelt adventure about courage, friendship, and knowing when to let go. It ends with a choice that will make readers smile through a lump in the throat as Alex returns the pencil for the next kid who needs it.Perfect for readers who enjoy: Magic that follows clear rules and real stakesFunny, loyal best friends and quick teamworkSchool scenes, near-misses, and clever problem solvingShort chapters that keep pages turningBittersweet, hopeful endingsWhat you will find inside: Clean, age-appropriate humor and suspenseClear consequences for choices and behaviorBrave but gentle action with no goreA kind mentor who guides and explainsA heartfelt goodbye that closes this story and hints at the nextAge and reading level: Ideal for ages 7 to 11. Great for independent readers in grades 2 to 6, classroom read aloud, or family book club.Themes: kindness, responsibility, friendship, self-control, problem solving, standing up without hurting back, how power should be usedContent guidance for grownups: Mild peril from sketched creatures. No gore. No strong language. Rules of the magic are explained in story. A short, tender farewell scene with a beloved tiny helper.Series potential: Each book can stand alone. The pencil and scroll move on to the next honest, humble kid, so new adventures can follow.Hook: If a pencil could bring your drawings to life, what would you make first, and what would you never dare to draw?Turn the page to meet Alex, Jamal, Scribbles, and Mr. Bramble, and see what happens when careful lines and kind hearts save the day. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798265955920
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Alex never asked for magic. He just wanted a pencil that didn't break.When quiet, creative Alex stumbles into Bramble & Sons Art Supply, he walks out with a wooden pencil that hums in his hand and turns drawings into real things. The pencil doesn't like bragging. It doesn't like anger. It listens to hearts that try to do the right thing.With his best friend Jamal and a pocket-sized helper named Scribbles, Alex learns a handful of rules that keep the magic safe. Keep calm. Help first. Fix your mistakes. Then a rival at school, Dylan, decides he wants the power for himself. His harsh sketches crack loose into real-life beasts that claw, hiss, and tear at everything in their path.As the pranks and close calls grow into real danger, Alex has to protect his school, his family, and the shop that started it all. The final test comes when Mr. Bramble calls one stormy morning. The shop is broken, the back room is full of snarling drawings, and the city is one bad choice away from seven years of trouble. Only the ancient scroll in Alex's tin of tools can pull the wild lines back to nothing. It will work only for a heart that is honest and kind.The Magic Pencil is a fast, heartfelt adventure about courage, friendship, and knowing when to let go. It ends with a choice that will make readers smile through a lump in the throat as Alex returns the pencil for the next kid who needs it.Perfect for readers who enjoy: Magic that follows clear rules and real stakesFunny, loyal best friends and quick teamworkSchool scenes, near-misses, and clever problem solvingShort chapters that keep pages turningBittersweet, hopeful endingsWhat you will find inside: Clean, age-appropriate humor and suspenseClear consequences for choices and behaviorBrave but gentle action with no goreA kind mentor who guides and explainsA heartfelt goodbye that closes this story and hints at the nextAge and reading level: Ideal for ages 7 to 11. Great for independent readers in grades 2 to 6, classroom read aloud, or family book club.Themes: kindness, responsibility, friendship, self-control, problem solving, standing up without hurting back, how power should be usedContent guidance for grownups: Mild peril from sketched creatures. No gore. No strong language. Rules of the magic are explained in story. A short, tender farewell scene with a beloved tiny helper.Series potential: Each book can stand alone. The pencil and scroll move on to the next honest, humble kid, so new adventures can follow.Hook: If a pencil could bring your drawings to life, what would you make first, and what would you never dare to draw?Turn the page to meet Alex, Jamal, Scribbles, and Mr. Bramble, and see what happens when careful lines and kind hearts save the day. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798265955920
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