First edition published November 2005; cover design by t.ART Design Studios; layout and design by Barbara Mueller; Printing by Mega Digital, Cape Town.

About the Book:
Jim and Long, two teenage boys who come from different cultures, experience fantastic journeys through Chinese history. The book Magic Brush contains a number of famous Chinese stories which are different and new to most Western readers. Some of them are sad, some are funny, some beautiful and some exciting. How was the world created in Chinese peoples’ eyes and who was the most extraordinary arrow-shooter in ancient China? How rich was the richest Chinese man who lived hundreds of years ago? You will find answers to all these questions in the book. Readers can also learn something while enjoying the stories. To have a basic knowledge about China and its colourful culture, start with this book!

A Statement by The Author:- As a fiction instead of a book of history or facts, parts of the book are fabricated, though many stories are real and can be found in serious historical records!

About the Author:
Lei FENG is a native of China. He has been a language teacher for over 14 years. Selected and sent by the Chinese Ministry of Education, he is now working at the Stellenbosch University, South Africa as a lecturer of Chinese language (Mandarin). His interests include second language teaching and learning, reading and writing.

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