Clock Striker, Volume 2
The Sharing Society
by Issaka Galadima; Frederick L. Jones;
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Pub Date Sep 10 2024 | Archive Date Aug 23 2024
Quarto Publishing Group – Rockport Publishing | Rockport Publishers
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Description
Clock Striker, Volume 2, is the exciting follow-up to the acclaimed first volume, featuring shonen manga’s first Black female lead character!
Combining sci-fi, steampunk, action-adventure, and insightful humor, this new volume explores teenage hero Cast’s desire to (once again) save her friend Klaus while dealing with an entire town that confounds her with its unique sharing culture. 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.
Klaus 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.
With 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?
Clock Striker is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Awards for Clock Striker 1: "I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!"
*2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens*
*2023 Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Winner - Starred Selection*
*2023 Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award Honor Book*
*2022 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics Finalist*
Praise for Clock Striker 1: "I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!"
- “ . . . evokes the energy and exhilaration of classic shonen manga . . . promises deeper lore and mysteries in subsequent volumes”—Publishers Weekly
- “Readers will eagerly anticipate more entries. A fantastic, refreshing series opener.”—Kirkus Reviews
- A “fast-paced story of self-discovery and altruism.”—Sara Smith, Booklist
- “This action-packed graphic novel adventure featuring tenacious female leads will leave shonen manga fans counting down to future volumes”—Amanda Melilli, School Library Journal
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760389232 |
| PRICE | $13.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 224 |
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Featured Reviews
sophia H, Reviewer
A story that relates to science instead of magic, though in some aspects I wonder if it's magic too. They are working towards finding their friend that asked for their help. Things get really crazy in this story. It has some fascinating characters and world building.
Reviewer 1394760
This is my new favourite manga series. The first volume establishes the setting and the characters well, and the action resumes and never stops in this one. It is rare to be engaged every panel/second/page/paragraph of a title, yet this was engaging and the art style is very detailed, clean and beautiful for such a high-paced, action-packed series.
Educator 411823
Thank you Quarto Publishing Group, Rockport Publishers, and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this awesome book. The action continues in volume 2 of the Clock Striker series which starts off right where volume 1 ends. Same great characters, wonderful, fast-moving plot, sci-fi elements, and non-stop action make this a fast and enjoyable read. I would gladly recommend it to any teen who enjoys fast paced action with elements of sci-fi and can’t wait for the next volume.
Educator 1494987
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