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 Splinter & Ash; Ink Girls, a middle grade graphic novel illustrated by Sylvia Bi; as well as 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