Peasprout Chen

Henry Lien’s middle grade debut novel, Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword, tells the story of the spirited Peasprout Chen who dreams of becoming a legend of wu liu, the deadly and beautiful (fictional) art of martial arts figure skating. As students of the Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, Peasprout and her little brother soon find themselves in a heated competition for top ranking and indirect victims of a mystery vandal. This riveting and complex read about new beginnings, family and choices will appeal particularly to fans of martial arts, well-built worlds and adventure.