Author(s): Henry Lien

Graphic Novels

Welcome to Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, where the blades are sharp and the competition is fierce.

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.

Praise for Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword:

"Martial Arts! Global intrigue in fantastical lands! Ferocious figure skating! A disgruntled oracular monkey with a butcher knife! This book had everything I didn't realize I needed and more--a thrilling, heartfelt tale about growing up and standing up for yourself told against a backdrop of stunning fight scenes and brilliant worldbuilding. Peasprout Chen is my new favorite heroine of young people's literature." --New York Times-bestselling author Daniel José Older

"Massively entertaining. . . . Peasprout Chen is a future legend, indeed." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Lien's exciting debut is a story of acceptance and bravery, friendship and hope." --Booklist

"An utter delight from start to finish. . . . I love this book!" --New York Times-bestselling author Jonathan Auxier

"Refreshing and essential." --Kirkus Reviews