Squire
(Graphic Novel)
Author
Contributors
Shammas, Nadia, author.
Published
New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, HarperAlley, imprints of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022].
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Citizenship -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Fantasy comics.
Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Imaginary wars and battles -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Knights and knighthood -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Loyalty -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Soldiers -- Comic books, strips, etc.
War comics.
Young adult fiction.
Fantasy comics.
Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Imaginary wars and battles -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Knights and knighthood -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Loyalty -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Soldiers -- Comic books, strips, etc.
War comics.
Young adult fiction.
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Published
New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, HarperAlley, imprints of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022].
Format
Graphic Novel
Physical Desc
302 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Description
"From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls "instantly compelling." Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It's the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself on the brink of war once again, so Aiza can finally enlist in the competitive Squire training program. It's not how she imagined it, though. Aiza must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training under the unyielding General Hende, all while hiding her Ornu background. As the pressure mounts, Aiza realizes that the "greater good" that Bayt-Sajji's military promises might not include her, and that the recruits might be in greater danger than she ever imagined. In this breathtaking and timely story, Aiza will have to choose, once and for all: loyalty to her heart and heritage, or loyalty to the Empire." --,From publisher.
Target Audience
Ages: 14 and up.
Target Audience
Grades: 8 and up.
Awards
Nominee: Young Hoosier Book Award, 2025-2026: Middle Grades (6-8)
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