Clock Hands: A Graphic Novel

Description: "Vale, a non-binary twelve-year-old, is swept into a tense conflict between the guilds and the guildless when they apprentice to a clockmaker in the vibrant fictional city of Siannerra"--Provided by publisher.

Brief description: Marieke Nijkamp (she/they) is the author of the Splinter & Ash trilogy; Ink Girls, a middle grade graphic novel illustrated by Sylvia Bi, and its companion Clock Hands; and several books for young adults, which include #1 New York Times bestsellers, a critically acclaimed anthology, graphic novels, and comics. She studied philosophy and medieval history, and when she isn't writing, she loves to garden, roll dice, and daydream. Marieke Nijkamp lives and writes in Small Town, the Netherlands.

Review Quotes:

A beautiful story about the power in raising voices together, community care, class ­issues, workers' rights, and striking. . . . A must purchase companion graphic novel with cover appeal and attractive social ­commentary. - School Library Journal (starred review)

Rich, lived-in, plausible, and filled with culture. Bi's artwork is detailed, vibrant, and immensely visually appealing. Seeing the ways in which the underclass gets by, an element that's often forgotten in fantasy stories, is worthwhile. - Kirkus Reviews

"Clearly delineated injustices and courageous responses help make labor issues comprehensible to young readers." - Horn Book