Pirate Queen

Name: Pirate Queen
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SKU: 9781773061245
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A Story of Zheng Yi Sao

By Helaine Becker

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Pirate Queen tells the remarkable story of Zheng Yi Sao, born into poverty in 18th-century Guangzhou, China, who rose to become the most powerful pirate in history. After marrying a pirate captain on the condition of equal partnership, she took control of his vast fleet upon his death. Commanding over 1,800 ships and 70,000 men, Zheng Yi Sao challenged the emperor’s authority and triumphed time and again. Ultimately, she negotiated her freedom and spent her later years in peace. The narrative is brought to life with lyrical prose by Helaine Becker and vivid illustrations by Liz Wong.
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This book is ideal for children interested in history, adventure, and strong female role models. It offers an engaging introduction to an extraordinary historical figure through accessible language and colourful illustrations.

A picture-book, fictionalized presentation of the life of Zheng Yi Sao, the most powerful pirate in history, who, after taking command of her deceased husband's fleet, eventually commanded 1800 ships and 70,000 men.

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The most powerful pirate in history was a woman born into poverty in Guangzhou, China, in the late 1700s. 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 rivalled 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 colourful, engaging illustrations illuminate this inspiring woman in history.

An author's note provides historical context and outlines the challenges of researching a figure about whom little is known.

Pirate Queen by Helaine Becker is a captivating read, offering a glimpse into the incredible life of history's most formidable female pirate.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781773061245

Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 April 2020

Country: Canada

Imprint: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Illustration: Full color throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Liz Wong

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 36

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Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Helaine Becker Historical Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

HELAINE BECKER is an award-winning author who has written over eighty books for children. Her picture books include You Can Read, illustrated by Mark Hoffmann; Sloth at the Zoom, illustrated by Orbie; and Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk. She has also written non-fiction, chapter books and poetry. She is a two-time recipient of the Lane Anderson Award and a winner of the Silver Birch Award and the Bank Street College of Education Cook Prize. Helaine lives in Toronto. LIZ WONG was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she spent her early childhood painting and clambering about in mango trees. Winning the first-place trophy in her elementary school poster contest encouraged her to pursue art instead of a sensible career in finance like the rest of her family. Liz holds a BFA in art and a BA in anthropology from the University of Washington and currently resides in Edmonds, Washington, with her husband and son.

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