{"product_id":"squad-up-9780358512875","title":"Squad Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSixth-graders Rhys and Miles overcome challenges in friendship and gaming in this graphic novel told in multiple art styles and set in both the real world and inside the boys' favorite video game. A sequel to \u003cem\u003ePower Up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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 \u003cem\u003eMecha Melee\u003c\/em\u003e attracts the attention of elite gamers from around the world. And the duo is competing to be the first \u003cem\u003eever \u003c\/em\u003eto beat \u003cem\u003eMecha Quest 21\u003c\/em\u003e. If life were a video game, they have definitely levelled up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when the challenges of gaming at this level are compounded by shifting priorities, a mysterious online bully, and the academic demands of 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 squad\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eto get the win.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSam Nisson\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Darnell Johnson discovered his passion for art when watching Saturday morning cartoons as a kid. He lives in Alpharetta, Georgia. Instagram: @darnelljohnson_305.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724768645394,"sku":"9780358512875","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_28e84e32-da97-4432-8739-36be93461439.jpg?v=1734807694","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/squad-up-9780358512875","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}