{"product_id":"clock-striker-volume-2-by-issaka-galadima-frederick-l-jones-saturday-am-tanks","title":"Clock Striker, Volume 2: The Sharing Society by Issaka Galadima, Frederick L. 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Something is off—and Cast and her mentor, Ms. Philomena Clock, engineer-warriors called SMITHS, are determined to find out what it is before it’s too late.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKlaus is a runaway prince who has been captured by cybernetic outlaws, the Demon Bandits. Cast has almost never ventured past her hometown, so the demanding trek, including rough terrain and the strange kingdom of Alter, will test her beyond anything she has encountered before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a rival SMITH and STRIKER on their tails, as well as the mysterious King of Alter—who seems to have a powerful kingdom despite rejecting cutting-edge technology—can our female dynamic duo save the day?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eClock Striker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eis rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaturday AM, the world’s most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSaturday AM TANKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and\/or culturally diverse characters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAwards for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eClock Striker 1: \"I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens*\u003cbr\u003e*2023 Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Winner - Starred Selection*\u003cbr\u003e*2023 Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award Honor Book*\u003cbr\u003e*2022 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics Finalist*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eClock Striker 1: \"I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ . . . evokes the energy and exhilaration of classic shonen manga . . . promises deeper lore and mysteries in subsequent volumes”—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Readers will eagerly anticipate more entries. A fantastic, refreshing series opener.”—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA “fast-paced story of self-discovery and altruism.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Sara Smith, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This action-packed graphic novel adventure featuring tenacious female leads will leave shonen manga fans counting down to future volumes”—Amanda Melilli, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67656629322044,"sku":"9780760389232","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/2005\/files\/81SA0HsHvZL._SL1500.jpg?v=1791814823","url":"https:\/\/frugalbookstore.net\/products\/clock-striker-volume-2-by-issaka-galadima-frederick-l-jones-saturday-am-tanks","provider":"Frugal Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}