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Pirate queen : a story of Zheng Yi Sao / Helaine Becker ; pictures by Liz Wong.

Becker, Helaine, (author.). Wong, Liz, (illustrator.).

Summary:
"The most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was born into poverty in Guangzhou, China, in the early 1800s. When pirates attacked her town and the captain took a liking to her, she saw a way out. Zheng Yi Sao agreed to marry him only if she got an equal share of his business. When her husband died six years later, she took command of the fleet. Over the next decade, the pirate queen built a fleet of over 1,800 ships and 70,000 men. On land and sea, Zheng Yi Sao's power rivaled the emperor himself. Time and again, her ships triumphed over the emperor's ships. When she was ready to retire, Zheng Yi Sao surrendered -- on her own terms, of course. Even though there was a price on her head, she was able to negotiate her freedom, living in peace and prosperity for the rest of her days. Zheng Yi Sao's powerful story is told in lyrical prose by award-winning author Helaine Becker. Liz Wong's colorful, engaging illustrations illuminate this inspiring woman in history." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781773061245
  • ISBN: 1773061240
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Toronto ; Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
720L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader LG 4.1 0.5 0.5 512415
Subject: Zheng, Shi, 1775-1844 > Juvenile literature.
Women pirates > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Pirates > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Biographies.
Creative nonfiction.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 5 of 6 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Carbondale Public Library JUV 92 ZHENG (Text) 50688010817857 Juv Nonfiction Available -
Glatfelter Memorial Library Kids BEC Graphic (Text) 34216000994329 Childrens Area Available -
Martin Library Kids BEC Picture (Text) 33454005650981 Childrens Area Available -
Valley Community Library JUV 92 ZHENG (Text) 50690011241160 Juv Nonfiction Available -
Bethlehem Main Library jB (ZHENG) (Text) 33062009310716 Juv Biography Available -
Hughes Library E BEC (Text) 32378005120037 Juv Picture Book Checked Out 04/02/2024


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