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Squire

A Graphic Novel
By Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh
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Squire by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh is a coming-of-age story set in a fantastical Middle Eastern-inspired world. Aiza, an ambitious young girl from a despised minority group, dreams of becoming a knight to escape her mundane existence. As she joins a competitive squire training programme, she confronts the harsh realities of war and empire, challenging her ideals and ambitions.
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This engaging graphic novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of friendship and courage set in richly imagined worlds. It combines captivating artwork with a tale of a young girl's quest to prove herself, exploring themes of identity and belonging along the way.

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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.

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From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls “instantly compelling.” A New England Book Award and Harvey Award winner!

Squire introduces us to Aiza, who has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It’s the highest military honour 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, allowing Aiza the chance to enlist in the competitive Squire training programme.

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 realises 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.

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Squire receives widespread acclaim for its compelling storytelling and breathtaking artwork. Reviewers highlight its exploration of themes like empire, loyalty, and cultural identity, with a relatable protagonist guiding the narrative. It is praised for its vivid world-building, engaging characters, and is noted as both timely and timeless, drawing comparisons to beloved epic tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062945846

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Quill Tree Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Alfageeh

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 689g

Pages: 336

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Graphic Novels Nadia Shammas Sara Alfageeh Young Adult

About the Author

Nadia Shammas is a Palestinian American writer from Brooklyn, New York. She's best known for creating CORPUS: A Comic Anthology of Bodily Ailments as well as being the writer of Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin. Her work often focuses on identity, memory, and decolonizing genre tropes. When she's not writing, she's trying to perfect her cold brew recipe and win the love of her cats, Lilith and Dash. Visit her online at www.nadiashammas.com. Sara Alfageeh is a Jordanian American illustrator and creative director from Boston. She's passionate about history, nuances in visual storytelling, and the spaces where art and identity intersect. She's known for her work for Marvel Comics, Star Wars, and children's publishing. While that's cool and all-she really just wants to draw girls with swords. Visit her online at www.sara-alfa.com.

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