{"product_id":"yao-bai-and-the-egg-pirates-9781513128603","title":"Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2020 Storytelling World Resource Award Honoree\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the 1863 Egg War and the mad rush for murre eggs on the Farallon Islands near San Francisco, \u003ci\u003eYao Bai and the Egg Pirates\u003c\/i\u003e is a high-seas adventure story celebrating the courage and history of Chinese immigrants in America through a fascinating yet little-known event during the California Gold Rush era.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYao Bai is finally old enough to sail with his father and uncle to the Farallon Islands, to gather the precious eggs seabirds lay there. But on their way home they encounter trouble on the sea-pirates! Just when Yao's father and uncle believe their hard day's work would all be gone, Yao comes up with a clever plan. But will it be enough to save all the eggs?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMyers, Tim J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eTim J. Myers\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, teacher, and storyteller. He is the author of numerous children's books, including \u003ci\u003eBasho and the Fox\u003c\/i\u003e, which made the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-seller list for children's books and was chosen by \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e as a notable book. Myers lives in Santa Clara, California, where he also lectures at Santa Clara University.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePang, Bonnie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eBonnie Pang\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator and comic artist from Hong Kong. She holds a degree in Geography from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Master's in Fine Arts from the Academy of Arts University. Bonnie loves drawing animals and spreading positive vibes through her art, and can be found playing with her dog, cooking new dishes, and taking walks in nature.","brand":"West Margin Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525695213842,"sku":"9781513128603","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_edce0a81-ff06-4770-ace7-e4460b29878c.jpg?v=1731233551","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/yao-bai-and-the-egg-pirates-9781513128603","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}