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Multicultural Stories - Rick Riordan Presents: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky-A Tristan Strong Novel, Book 1

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Book Synopsis: Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Kwame Mbalia's epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods.* "Mbalia expertly weaves a meaningful portrayal of family and community with folklore, myth, and history—including the legacy of the slave trade—creating a fast-paced, heroic series starter."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote stories in. Tristan is dreading the month he's going to spend on his grandparents' farm in Alabama, where he's being sent to heal from the tragedy. But on his first night there, a sticky creature shows up in his bedroom and steals Eddie's notebook. Tristan chases after it--is that a doll?--and a tug-of-war ensues between them underneath a Bottle Tree. In a last attempt to wrestle the journal out of the creature's hands, Tristan punches the tree, accidentally ripping open a chasm into the MidPass, a volatile place with a burning sea, haunted bone ships, and iron monsters that are hunting the inhabitants of this world. Tristan finds himself in the middle of a battle that has left Black American folk heroes John Henry and Brer Rabbit exhausted. In order to get back home, Tristan and these new allies will need to entice the god Anansi, the Weaver, to come out of hiding and seal the hole in the sky. But bartering with the trickster Anansi always comes at a price. Can Tristan save this world before he loses more of the things he loves? Winner of a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a series on Disney+.

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Are you ready for an epic adventure that will leave you breathless? Introducing "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky," a thrilling middle-grade novel by Kwame Mbalia in collaboration with best-selling author Rick Riordan. Delve into a richly-imagined world where African American folk heroes and West African gods come to life.

With expert storytelling, Mbalia intertwines themes of family, community, folklore, myth, and history, including the legacy of the slave trade. This fast-paced series starter has received rave reviews, with Publishers Weekly praising its meaningful portrayal of resilience and heroism. Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey into the heart of America's magical landscape.

Join seventh grader Tristan Strong, a young boy grappling with his own strength and the pain of losing a best friend. While healing from a tragic bus accident on his grandparents' farm, Tristan's world is forever altered when a mystical creature steals his friend's journal. Determined to retrieve it, Tristan embarks on a dangerous quest that leads him to a parallel dimension called the MidPass.

In the MidPass, Tristan encounters John Henry and Brer Rabbit, legendary Black American folk heroes who are exhausted from battling iron monsters and haunted bone ships. With their help, Tristan must summon the elusive god Anansi, the Weaver, to close the chasm he inadvertently opened. But dealing with the mischievous trickster always carries a price. Will Tristan save both worlds or lose everything he holds dear?

Don't miss out on this enchanting story endorsed by Rick Riordan himself, the mastermind behind the beloved Percy Jackson series. Get ready to be captivated by "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" and escape into a world of magic and myth. Get your copy today and embark on a journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

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