Pirate queen : a story of Zheng Yi Sao
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Wong, Liz, illustrator.
Published
Toronto ; Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2020.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781773061245, 1773061240
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Status
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Published
Toronto ; Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2020.
Street Date
202003
Language
English
ISBN
9781773061245, 1773061240
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.1, 1 Points
Level 4.1, 1 Points
Lexile measure
720
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Description
"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
Target Audience
720L,Lexile
Additional Physical Form
Issued also in electronic format
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bernardsville Public Library - Juvenile Fiction | J Fic Becker, Helaine | Available |
| Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | B ZHENG | Available |
| North County Branch - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | B ZHENG | Available |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Becker, H., & Wong, L. (2020). Pirate queen: a story of Zheng Yi Sao . Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Becker, Helaine and Liz, Wong. 2020. Pirate Queen: A Story of Zheng Yi Sao. Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Becker, Helaine and Liz, Wong. Pirate Queen: A Story of Zheng Yi Sao Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Becker, Helaine,, and Liz Wong. Pirate Queen: A Story of Zheng Yi Sao Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2020.
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