Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skat..., Henry Lien
Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skat..., Henry Lien
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Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword (Book 1)

Author: Henry Lien

Narrator: Nancy Wu

Unabridged: 9 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/03/2018

Synopsis

*Winner of a Parents' Choice Silver Award*

"Delivers all the joys of a classic new-kid-at-school story. . . . Wu liu may be an invented martial art, but Lien's descriptions of fantastically beautiful complicated moves and spins will doubtless inspire many young readers to wish it were real." —Parents' Choice Foundation

"The narrator, Nancy Wu, finds just the right blade edge between girlish naïveté and brashness for our protagonist" —New York Times

"Massively entertaining...Peasprout Chen is a future legend, indeed." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Wu glides deftly through the narration with distinct characterizations...This unique heroine will skate into the hearts of middle-grade listeners." —Booklist, Starred Review

This program includes an original song written and recorded by Henry Lien

Welcome to Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, where the blades are sharp and the competition is fierce. Henry Lien's Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword is perfect for young listeners seeking adventure!

Peasprout Chen dreams of becoming a legend of wu liu, the deadly and beautiful art of martial arts figure skating.

As 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.

Tensions 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.

Now, she must uncover the true vandal to ensure peace between Shin and Pearl – all while becoming a champion.

Song and lyrics copyright 2017 Henry Lien
Recording (p) copyright 2017 Henry Lien

About Henry Lien

Henry Lien is a 2012 graduate of Clarion West, and his short fiction has appeared in publications like Asimov’s, earning several Nebula Award nominations. Born in Taiwan, Henry currently lives in Hollywood, California. He is the author of Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah on August 12, 2024

My niece is about to turn 9, and I want to send her some books where she can imagine herself as the hero. A friend recommended this series but did say it might be more appropriate when she’s a little older. I always vet any books I send my kiddos, so I read this one gauge if she’d be able to read it......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on February 21, 2018

I initially thought of this book as "kung fu Harry Potter on ice," and I meant it as a high compliment. But ultimately that description, while accurate, does it a disservice. Peasprout Chen does in one volume what took Harry Potter several: it starts off light and funny and ends up deep and profound......more

Goodreads review by lucy on July 13, 2023

PLEASE please read this middle grade wuxia novel about fantasy martial ice skating; I’m losing my mind about it ! For folks who haven’t read this book yet: The worldbuilding is absolutely top notch—especially the intricately imaginative fantasy architecture, which the characters physically interact w......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on February 21, 2024

This fantasy world features a uniquely imagined blend of figure skating and martial arts. Right there, I was fairly certain that my youngest would love this audiobook, and I was right (he listened to the whole thing in like a day and a half). The worldbuilding in this book is surprisingly complex fo......more

Goodreads review by K.A. on July 17, 2017

Rarely do I find a children's book I love as much as I do Peasprout Chen. From the story, which is one of the most original I've ever read, to the main character who is so spirited and sassy I was in awe of her muchness and fell right in love with her! To the conflicts and agency and friendships and......more

Quotes

Book Riot Top 25 Best Family Audiobooks of 2018

"The narrator, Nancy Wu, finds just the right blade edge between girlish naïveté and brashness for our protagonist, 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!”" -New York Times

"[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." -Booklist, Starred Review

"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." -AudioFile, Earphones Award Winner

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