Bibliograph

Pirate queen, a story of Zheng Yi Sao, Helaine Becker ; pictures by Liz Wong

Type

Label

Pirate queen, a story of Zheng Yi Sao, Helaine Becker ; pictures by Liz Wong

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Pirate queen

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1141203472

Responsibility statement

Helaine Becker ; pictures by Liz Wong

Sub title

a story of Zheng Yi Sao

Summary

"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

juvenile

Classification