Squire
This YA fantasy graphic novel follows fourteen year-old Aiza, who trains to become a knight for a war-torn empire while hiding her true background as a girl from conquered lands.
Born a second-class citizen, 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 Ornu people, her only path to full citizenship.
Now, ravaged by famine, Bayt-Sajji finds itself on the brink of war once again. This means Aiza can finally enlist to the competitive Squire training program.
The camp is nothing like she envisioned. Hiding her Ornu status in order to blend in, Aiza must navigate friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training under the merciless General Hende. As the pressure mounts, Aiza realizes that the “greater good” Bayt-Sajji’s military promises might not include her, and that the recruits might be in more danger than she ever imagined.
SKU | 142272 |
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ISBN | 9780062945846 |
Language | English |
Page Count | 336 |
Product Type | Paperback Books |
Book Type | Graphic Novels & Comics |
Additional Contributor | Sara Alfaghee |
Primary Contributor | Nadia Shammas |
Age Groups | Ages 16 to 18 |
Publisher | Quill Tree Books |