{"product_id":"9781250294364","title":"Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword (Book 1)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePeasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword (Book 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Henry Lien\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 style=\"\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Massively entertaining...Peasprout Chen is a future legend, indeed.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci style=\"\"\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(Starred Review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, where the blades are sharp and the competition is fierce. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeasprout Chen dreams of becoming a legend of wu liu, the deadly and beautiful art of martial arts figure skating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, she must uncover the true vandal to ensure peace between Shin and Pearl – all while becoming a champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s Hermione Granger meets ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ meets the Ice Capades meets ‘Mean Girls.’” For all its disparate ingredients, though, PEASPROUT CHEN: FUTURE LEGEND OF SKATE AND SWORD speaks in a single, strong voice, thanks to its spirited heroine.\"\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Massively entertaining...Peasprout Chen is a future legend, indeed.\"  \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For a rewarding and well-constructed plot in an uncommon setting—plus some effective genderqueer subversion at the end—this story can’t be beat.\"   \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An utter delight from start to finish... I love this book!\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Jonathan Auxier\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Peasprout Chen is my new favorite heroine of young people's literature.\"  \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author Daniel José Older\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Thrilling, beautiful, fierce, and like nothing I've ever read before.\"\u003cb\u003e—Mike Jung, author of \u003ci\u003eUnidentified Suburban Object\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The fictional \u003ci\u003ewu liu\u003c\/i\u003e that flourishes there—acrobatic fighting conducted on springy ice skates—stands a good chance of elbowing aside quidditch as the next big novel-inspired sport... luring fans of martial arts, well-built worlds, and romance back for ensuing adventure.\"\u003cb\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lien’s exciting debut is a story of acceptance and bravery, friendship and hope. Peasprout dreams of becoming the best in wu liu, a mix of martial arts and figure skating...A riveting and complex read about new beginnings, family, and choices.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vividly described wu liu sequences capture the exuberance and energy of the imagined sport...An ambitious debut.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword\u003c\/i\u003e Audiobook\u003ci\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook Riot Top 25 Best Family Audiobooks of 2018 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe narrator, Nancy Wu, finds just the right blade edge between girlish naïveté and brashness for our protagonist\u003c\/b\u003e, who isn’t about to be cowed by teenage queen bees or distracted by romance, and who registers her near-constant displeasure with epithets like “Ten thousand years of stomach gas!”\" -\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"[Nancy] Wu glides deftly through the narration with distinct characterizations. ...Wu’s pacing is flawless, slow and thoughtful or tense and fast when the story’s action calls for it. In competition scenes, especially, Wu shines, imparting a breathlessness listeners can feel. ...By turns funny and serious, Peasprout Chen tackles tough subjects: immigration, family, and hard choices. This unique heroine will skate into the hearts of middle-grade listeners.\" -\u003cb\u003eBooklist, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"With dazzling versatility, narrator Nancy Wu immerses listeners in this complex East Asian-inspired fantasy about a martial arts legend in the making. ...Wu's narration captures Peasprout's every nuance--hubristic yet vulnerable, snarky yet sincere--alongside character voices that range from subtly accented to all-out caricature. Peppered with breathless wu liu action and bookended by original music, this memorable performance will leave listeners hoping for a sequel.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAudioFile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eEarphones Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250294364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40690208112846,"sku":"9781250294364","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250294364","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}