Ching Shih : Famous Pirate Commander

Born poor in rural China, Ching Shih's early life was full of challenges. But she would grow to become one of the most powerful pirates the world had ever seen. She made a name for herself using her intelligence and cunningness. Learn how Ching Shih became a famous pirate commander—and the terror of the South China Sea—in a graphic novel filled with adventure and intrigue.

Stephanie Peters has been writing books for children for more than twenty-five years. Her most recent Capstone titles include Earth's Amazing Journeys: From Pebbles to Continents and The Trojan War: A Modern Graphic Myth from the Mythology Graphics series. An avid reader, workout enthusiast, and beach wanderer, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and their pets. She lives and works in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Lia Liao is an illustrator who currently resides in New York. She was educated as a psychologist until 2020 when she decided to pursue a career in illustration. She feels the meaning in different languages is often lost in translation, which would result in bias towards the original intention of the spoken words. Therefore, Lia chooses to express her feelings and emotions through her illustrations. She combines her knowledge in psychology with her skills in illustrations to create her own unique style. Her style is rational and logical. But as the same, it is emotionally striking