Squire

Sara Alfageeh, Nadia Shammas

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Quill Tree Books
06 December 2022

Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Comic strip fiction & graphic novels (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Children's&YA); Graphic Novel; Kids

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!

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.

By: Sara Alfageeh, Nadia Shammas
Imprint: Quill Tree Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 689g
ISBN: 9780062945846
ISBN 10: 006294584X
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 06 December 2022
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Squire

Instantly compelling. I want to live in this story forever. -- Molly Ostertag, author of The Girl From the Sea An utterly gorgeous and heartfelt adventure that examines the roots of empire and the fables invented to maintain it. -- S.A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass A sweeping, gorgeous tale of tenacity and friendship, Squire makes you want to fight for a better world. -- G. Willow Wilson, author of The Bird King 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. -- Amal El-Mohtar, author of This is How You Lose the Time War 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. -- Saladin Ahmed, author of Throne of the Crescent Moon Deftly tackles complex subjects such as war, loyalty, and imperialism, all made humane and relatable through a young, compelling protagonist. -- ALA Booklist (starred review) An engaging graphic novel that examines the nature of prejudice and the cost of imperial expansion. -- Kirkus Reviews