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Squire
Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas
Illustrator: Sara Alfageeh
Ages: 12+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Quill Tree Books and HarperAlley/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-294585-3
Keywords: Middle East, Imperialism, Heroism, Discrimination, Colonialism, Women as Soldiers, Military Training
In the Middle East, Aiza joins the conquerors' army for a higher position in society and learns pride, loyalty, and fighting skills. Dramatic, deeply colored panels. Excellent back matter.