Shammas, Nadia,

Squire / [text by] Nadia Shammas, Sara Alfageeh ; [illustrations by Sara Alfageeh]. - First edition. - 302 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm

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.

Ages: 14 and up. Grades: 8 and up.

ISBN: 9780062945846 006294584X 9780062945853 0062945858

LCCN: 2021941642

Nat. Bib. No.: GBC252741 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 020532405 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Soldiers
Knights and knighthood
Citizenship
Loyalty
Friendship
Imaginary wars and battles
Young adult fiction.
Soldiers
Knights and knighthood
Citizenship
Loyalty
Friendship
Fantasy.
Loyauté
Amitié
Guerres et batailles imaginaires
Roman pour jeunes adultes.
Citizenship.
Friendship.
Imaginary wars and battles.
Knights and knighthood.
Loyalty.
Soldiers.
Young adult fiction.
Women soldiers
Imaginary wars and battles
Courage
Women soldiers
Imaginary wars and battles
Courage
Comic books, strips, etc.

Dewey Class. No.: 741.5/973