{"product_id":"peasprout-chen-future-legend-of-skate-and-sword-book-1-9781250294364","title":"Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword (Book 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It's Hermione Granger meets \u003ci\u003eCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e meets the Ice Capades meets \u003ci\u003eMean Girls\u003c\/i\u003e.\" For all its disparate ingredients, though, \u003ci\u003ePeasprout Chen: Future Legend of Skate and Sword\u003c\/i\u003e speaks in a single, strong voice, thanks to its spirited heroine.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Massively entertaining...Peasprout Chen is a future legend, indeed.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(Starred Review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, where the blades are sharp and the competition is fierce. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeasprout Chen dreams of becoming a legend of wu liu, the deadly and beautiful art of martial arts figure skating. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the first students from the rural country of Shin to attend Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, Peasprout and her little brother Cricket have some pretty big skates to fill. They soon find themselves in a heated competition for top ranking. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTensions rise when the dazzling pearl buildings of the Academy are vandalized and outsider Peasprout is blamed for the attacks by her rivals ... and even some friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, she must uncover the true vandal to ensure peace between Shin and Pearl - all while becoming a champion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Lien\u003c\/b\u003e is a 2012 graduate of Clarion West. His short fiction has appeared in publications like \u003ci\u003eAsimov's\u003c\/i\u003e, earning several Nebula Award nominations. Born in Taiwan, Henry currently lives in Hollywood, California. \u003ci\u003ePeasprout Chen\u003c\/i\u003e is his debut novel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51184709370130,"sku":"9781250294364","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b527a2af-5e0e-4474-9248-8a34d14c841c.jpg?v=1744569490","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/peasprout-chen-future-legend-of-skate-and-sword-book-1-9781250294364","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}