Two intrepid girls hunt for a legendary treasure on the deadly high seas in A Clash of Steel by C.B. Lee, a thrilling YA remix of the classic adventure Treasure Island.
China, 1826. The sun is setting on the golden age of piracy, and the legendary Red Banner Fleet, the scourge of the South China Sea, is no more.
Sheltered her whole life, Xiang desperately wants to set sail and explore like her late father. Her only memento of him is a plain gold pendant. But 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. Rumor has it that the legendary Dragon Queen had one last treasure—the plunder of a thousand ports—hidden away on an island shrouded in mist.
Eager for adventure, Xiang joins Anh and her crew in pursuit of the fabled treasure. But they soon find that the sea—and those who sail it—are far more dangerous than the legends led them to believe.
Author’s note. Language notes. Pronunciation guide. Historical notes. Suggestions for further reading.
Title alpha A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix
Level Current Trends High Plus
Pages Count 432
Topics Buried treasure. Pirates. Lesbians. Adventure and adventurers. Seafaring life. Mothers and daughters. South China Sea. LGBTQ. <em>Treasure Island</em> retellings.
Lexile 910L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2021-09-06
JLG Release Date Dec 2021
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Current Trends High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Current Trends High Plus
Current Trends High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
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