{"product_id":"pirate-queen-a-story-of-zheng-yi-sao-9781773061245","title":"Pirate Queen: A Story of Zheng Yi Sao","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn inspiring story of Zheng Yi Sao, the real-life pirate queen who took control of her life -- and the South China seas -- in the early 19th century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZheng 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn author's note provides historical context and outlines the challenges of researching a figure about whom little is known.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Text Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e author's note\u003cbr\u003e historical context\u003cbr\u003e sources\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3\u003cbr\u003e Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3\u003cbr\u003e Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecker, Helaine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eHelaine Becker is an award-winning author who has written over eighty books for children. Her picture books include \u003cem\u003eYou Can Read\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Mark Hoffmann; \u003cem\u003eSloth at the Zoom\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Orbie; and C\u003cem\u003eounting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWong, Liz:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLiz 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Groundwood Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642039996690,"sku":"9781773061245","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2fbc3234-9d7e-4dcc-a9bf-07c99cecaf72.jpg?v=1733053536","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pirate-queen-a-story-of-zheng-yi-sao-9781773061245","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}