Books like Missee Lee by Arthur Michell Ransome
After their mutiny ship is burned, the crew of young sailors and Captain Flint survive a perilous journey in the South China Sea. They reach a shore only to be captured by the notorious pirate queen Missee Lee, a formidable figure who still roams the waters off China’s coast. The story, written for adolescents, blends themes of adventure, maritime risk, and confrontations with piracy in a young‑adult setting.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Arthur Michell Ransome
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