{"product_id":"9781250853509","title":"A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): C.B. Lee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo intrepid girls hunt for a legendary treasure on the deadly high seas in this YA remix of the classic adventure novel \u003ci\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1826.\u003c\/b\u003e The sun is setting on the golden age of piracy, and the legendary Dragon Fleet, the scourge of the South China Sea, is no more. Its ruthless leader, a woman known only as the Head of the Dragon, is now only a story, like the ones Xiang has grown up with all her life. She desperately wants to prove her worth, especially to her mother, a shrewd businesswoman who never seems to have enough time for Xiang. Her father is also only a story, dead at sea before Xiang was born. Her single memento of him is a pendant she always wears, a simple but plain piece of gold jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the pendant's true nature is revealed when a mysterious girl named Anh steals it, only to return it to Xiang in exchange for her help in decoding the tiny map scroll hidden inside. The revelation that Xiang's father sailed with the Dragon Fleet and tucked away this secret changes everything. Rumor has it that the legendary Head of the Dragon had one last treasure—the plunder of a thousand ports—that for decades has only been a myth, a fool's journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXiang is convinced this map could lead to the fabled treasure. Captivated with the thrill of adventure, she joins Anh and her motley crew off in pursuit of the island. But the girls soon find that the sea—and especially those who sail it—are far more dangerous than the legends led them to believe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Clash of Steel\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vividly realized and brimming with romantic adventure. Rooted in the legend of Chinese pirate queen Ching Shih, C.B. Lee’s \u003ci\u003eA Clash of Steel\u003c\/i\u003e is richly imagined and thrilling to the end.\" —Malinda Lo, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLast Night at the Telegraph Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lavishly drawn and studded with jewels from the original, C.B. Lee has written a remix that delves deep into questions of family, love, and treasure. This is a book I wish I'd had as a young, queer teen and it deserves a spot in any collection.\" —Natalie C. Parker, author of the Seafire trilogy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Clash of Steel \u003c\/i\u003eis an action-packed tale of fierce friendship and queer found family, with a playful sapphic romance that will make your heart flutter! ... A truly extraordinary retelling that artfully blends the classic story of \u003ci\u003eTreasure Island \u003c\/i\u003ewith the history of most infamous pirate ever to rule the seas.\" —Julia Ember, author of \u003ci\u003eRuinsong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Clash of Steel\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA\u003ci\u003e Cosmopolitan \u003c\/i\u003eBest YA Book of 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Lee (the Sidekick Squad series) elegantly situates Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1882 \u003ci\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/i\u003e against a \u003cb\u003erichly embroidered\u003c\/b\u003e Qing dynasty backdrop in this \u003cb\u003ecarefully crafted\u003c\/b\u003e queer interpretation. ... Inspired by female pirate Zheng Yi Sao, this \u003cb\u003edeeply immersive adventure\u003c\/b\u003e features deftly interwoven Chinese and Vietnamese, luscious culinary descriptions, and well-rendered explorations of imperialism, treasure, found family, and love.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"'Fun' doesn’t even begin to describe this rich and imaginative retelling of \u003ci\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/i\u003e. ... It’s obvious that this book was a labor of love, which made it all the more enjoyable to read. \u003cb\u003ePirate stories don’t get much better than this\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eHypable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In this work inspired by but also completely unique from \u003ci\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/i\u003e, Lee introduces readers to \u003cb\u003ean enthralling adventure story filled with twists and turns\u003c\/b\u003e. ... The well-researched narrative with vivid descriptions of food, clothing, and markets of the era will transport readers. A great addition to all libraries.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eVividly realized and brimming with romantic adventure\u003c\/b\u003e. Rooted in the legend of Chinese pirate queen Ching Shih, C.B. Lee’s \u003ci\u003eA Clash of Steel\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003erichly imagined and thrilling to the end\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Malinda Lo, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLast Night at the Telegraph Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eLavishly drawn and studded with jewels from the original\u003c\/b\u003e, C.B. Lee has written a remix that delves deep into questions of family, love, and treasure. \u003cb\u003eThis is a book I wish I'd had as a young, queer teen\u003c\/b\u003e and it deserves a spot in any collection.\" —Natalie C. Parker, author of the Seafire trilogy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Clash of Steel \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003ean action-packed tale of fierce friendship and queer found family, with a playful sapphic romance that will make your heart flutter\u003c\/b\u003e! C.B. Lee immerses you in the world of the Qing dynasty with \u003cb\u003evivid and authentic\u003c\/b\u003e detail—you will feel the danger of the waves and yearn for the tastes and smells of the markets. \u003cb\u003eFilled with shocking twists\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Clash of Steel \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003ea truly extraordinary retelling\u003c\/b\u003e that artfully blends the classic story of \u003ci\u003eTreasure Island \u003c\/i\u003ewith the history of most infamous pirate ever to rule the seas.\" —Julia Ember, author of \u003ci\u003eRuinsong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"C.B. Lee has masterfully (and, it feels, effortlessly!) elevated a familiar classic. \u003ci\u003eA Clash of Steel\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003enot merely a retelling, but a more than worthy installment to the literary canon itself\u003c\/b\u003e. From two incredible heroines and their found family (that literally brought tears to my eyes from how much I loved them), to \u003cb\u003esweeping adventure and gripping stakes\u003c\/b\u003e, every element is wielded to its best effect in a way that I am sure \u003cb\u003ewill linger in readers' minds long after they've left Anh and Xiang's world\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Karuna Riazi, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gauntlet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the Sidekick Squad series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Lee delivers YET AGAIN with another SIDEKICK full of heart, guts, and \u003cb\u003eall the queerness you could wish for\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —E.K. Johnston, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author, on \u003ci\u003eNot Your Backup\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With realistic (and supportive!) relationships anchoring the narrative, Lee crafts a well-paced story of self discovery, \u003cb\u003ebrimming with effortless inclusivity and thrilling dose of heroic adventure\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Claire Kann, author of \u003ci\u003eLet's Talk About Love\u003c\/i\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eNot Your Backup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eNot Your Sidekick, Not Your Villain, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNot Your Backu\u003c\/i\u003ep are \u003cb\u003eentertaining and propulsive novels written with confidence, charm, and cheek\u003c\/b\u003e. C.B. Lee gets not only how to elevate superhero tropes but how to write teenagers in an honest and compelling way. Everything from the worldbuilding to the plots to the character development are firing on all cylinders.\" —Alex Brown, Tor.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jess and Abby are \u003cb\u003edelightful\u003c\/b\u003e characters and superhero fans like this reviewer will especially enjoy Lee's take on how superpowers work. I'm ready for the sequel!\" —\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eNot Your Sidekick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lee offers up \u003cb\u003ea fast-paced, engaging tale\u003c\/b\u003e set in a quasi-dystopian 22nd-century America where the line between hero and villain is often blurred. With a diverse cast of characters, both in terms of sexuality and ethnic background, and a wholly adorable romance for Jess, it s a lively exploration of morality in a superpowered age.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eNot Your Sidekick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250853509\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40825908199630,"sku":"9781250853509","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250853509","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}