{"product_id":"squire-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780062945853","title":"Squire: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls “instantly compelling.” A New England Book Award and Harvey Award winner!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiza 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Instantly compelling. I want to live in this story forever.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMolly Ostertag, author of The Girl From the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An utterly gorgeous and heartfelt adventure that examines the roots of empire and the fables invented to maintain it.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eS.A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sweeping, gorgeous tale of tenacity and friendship, \u003cem\u003eSquire\u003c\/em\u003e makes you want to fight for a better world.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eG. Willow Wilson, author of The Bird King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Loving families, conflicted loyalties and fierce hope animate this warm, tender exploration of friendship and belonging within the devouring bounds of empire, by two wonderfully talented creators.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmal El-Mohtar, author of This is How You Lose the Time War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An engaging graphic novel that examines the nature of prejudice and the cost of imperial expansion.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stunning. An action-packed graphic novel in a beautifully depicted world, sure to inspire and engage.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Epic. Shammas uses Aiza’s determined voice to examine themes of assimilation and passing privilege through the ways in which the Bayt-Saiji Empire simultaneously divides and homogenizes its peoples.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Squire is the fantasy epic we need right now—something wildly new that still manages to feel like an old favorite. Put simply, Shammas and Alfageeh are the bright future of comics.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaladin Ahmed, author of Throne of the Crescent Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Deftly tackles complex subjects such as war, loyalty, and imperialism, all made humane and relatable through a young, compelling protagonist.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stands out in a graphic novel field long dominated by white authors and protagonists. Aiza’s journey will leave readers with much to contemplate long after they close the book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With its high stakes and robust characters, \u003cem\u003eSquire \u003c\/em\u003efeels like a new take on \u003cem\u003eAvatar: The Last Airbender\u003c\/em\u003e, minus the magic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fantasy adventure filled with poignant illustrations, silly banter between friends and fast-paced battle scenes. Worth lingering over.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889618645221,"sku":"NP9780062945853","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062945853.jpg?v=1730231613","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/squire-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780062945853","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}