Squad Up Graphic Novel

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Sixth-graders Rhys and Miles overcome challenges in friendship and gaming in this graphic novel told in multiple art stylesand set in both the real world and inside the boys' favorite video game.A sequel toPower Up.

After their victory in the Every Game Ever tournament, unstoppable video game duo and, now, IRL best friends Rhys and Miles are enjoying their last few weeks of sixth grade. Miles's successful streaming channel gives him popularity points at school. Rhys's skill in Mecha Meleeattracts the attention of elite gamers from around the world. And the duo is competing to be the firsteverto beatMecha Quest 21. If life werea video game, theyhave definitelylevelled up.

But when the challenges of gamingat this level are compounded byshifting priorities, a mysterious online bully, and the academic demandsof middle school, the pressure on the duo threatens to break them apart. In this graphic novel about friendship and loyalty, Rhys and Miles discover that sometimes you need to tap your squadto get the win.

Author Bio

Sam Nisson has spent his working life creating worthwhile media for kids. He produced video games based on brands like I Spy and The Magic School Bus. He lives in Brooklyn.

Darnell Johnson discovered his passion for art when watching Saturday morning cartoons as a kid. He lives in Alpharetta, Georgia. Instagram: @darnelljohnson_305.