Tristan Strong Destroys The World: A Tristan Strong Novel, Book 2 by Kwame Mbali

Description: Tristan Strong Destroys The World by Kwame Mbalia Book two in the series set in a world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents the second book in the New York Times best-selling and award-winning Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia.Tristan Strong, just back from a victorious but exhausting adventure in Alke, the land of African American folk heroes and African gods, is suffering from PTSD. But theres no rest for the weary when his grandmother is abducted by a mysterious villain out for revenge.Tristan must return to Alke--and reunite with his loud-mouthed sidekick, Gum Baby--in order to rescue Nana and stop the culprit from creating further devastation. Anansi, now a "web developer" in Tristans phone, is close at hand to offer advice, and several new folk heroes will aid Tristan in his quest, but he will only succeed if he can figure out a way to sew broken souls back together. Author Biography Kwame Mbalia is the New York Times best-selling author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, for which he received a Coretta Scott King Author Honor award.The book was also named to best-of-the-year listscompiled by Publishers Weekly, the Chicago Public Library, and the New York Times.The second book in the trilogy is Tristan Strong Destroys the World, and the third is Tristan Strong Keeps Punching. Kwame is also the publisher of an imprint at Disney Hyperion called Freedom Fire, devoted to publishing middle grade fiction by Black creators about the African diaspora. Kwame lives with his wife and children in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he is currently working on the new middle grade fantasy series. Follow him on Twitter @KSekouM. Review PRAISE FOR TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY *Tristans voice rings true and sympathetic, while the irrepressible Gum Baby steals every scene. 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) *Mbalia returns with a sequel as impressive and even more compelling, offering all the power-packed goodness of the previous volume, with well-plotted pacing and a quick-witted narrative voice. A stunning conclusion will leave readers breathless and eager for the next installment.--Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review) *Well-paced--just like the previous installment--this sequel focuses on themes such as the meaning of diaspora and the effects of trauma, making for a more nuanced and stronger story than the first. Packs a punch.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Mbalias universe continues to excite through sheer conceptual brilliance, nonstop action and adventure, and--lets be honest--the comical aggression of sidekick god Gum Baby.--Booklist The world building of this series is truly spectacular and easily comparable to the best titles in childrens literature.--Nerds and Beyond Review Quote *"Well-paced--just like the previous installment--this sequel focuses on themes such as the meaning of diaspora and the effects of trauma, making for a more nuanced and stronger story than the first. Packs a punch."-- (starred review) Description for Sales People The first book in the series was a New York Times bestseller with starred reviews and a movie option from Disney. Percy Jackson meets American Gods, with an African-American cast. Fast pace, snarky narration, and well-known gods and heroes make this series perfect for Riordan fans. Features more female folk heroes than volume one, including Keelboat Annie and a Boo Hag. Details ISBN1368042384 Author Kwame Mbalia Series Tristan Strong Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1368042384 ISBN-13 9781368042383 Format Hardcover Series Number 2 Audience Age 8-12 Pages 320 Publisher Disney Book Publishing Inc. Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York Subtitle A Tristan Strong Novel, Book 2 Publication Date 2020-10-06 AU Release Date 2020-10-06 NZ Release Date 2020-10-06 US Release Date 2020-10-06 UK Release Date 2020-10-06 Imprint Rick Riordan Presents DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129973305;

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