Tristan Strong Destroys the World (a Tristan Strong Novel, Book 2) - by Kwame Mbalia (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents the second book in the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling and award-winning Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia, now in paperback.</b><br>Mbalia's universe continues to excite through sheer conceptual brilliance, nonstop action and adventure, and--let's be honest--the comical aggression of sidekick god Gum Baby.--<i>Booklist</i><br>When Tristan's Nana is abducted from the Strong family farm, our hero has to return to Alke to rescue her from a folktale villain with an ax to grind--er, make that a hammer.<br>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 there's no rest for the weary when his grandmother is abducted by a mysterious villain out for revenge. <br>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 Tristan's 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.<b><br></b><b>*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.--<i>Kirkus</i> (starred review)</b><br>Enhance your middle grade fantasy collection with these best-selling fan favorites: <ul><li>The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan</li><li>The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan</li><li>Rick Riordan Presents <i>Sal and Gabi Break the Universe</i> by Carlos Hernandez</li><li>Rick Riordan Presents <i>City of the Plague God</i> by Sarwat Chadda</li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>PRAISE FOR TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY</b> <p/>A brilliant action adventure rooted in African American lore.--<i><b>New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds</b></i><br><br>*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.--<i><b>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)</b></i><br><br>*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.--<i><b>Kirkus Reviews (starred review)</b></i><br><br>Mbalia's universe continues to excite through sheer conceptual brilliance, nonstop action and adventure, and--let's be honest--the comical aggression of sidekick god Gum Baby.--<i><b>Booklist</b></i><br><br>The world building of this series is truly spectacular and easily comparable to the best titles in children's literature.--<i><b>Nerds and Beyond</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Kwame Mbalia </b>is the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author of <i>Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, </i>for which he received a Coretta Scott King Author Honor award.<i></i>The book was also named to best-of-the-year lists<i></i>compiled by<i> Publishers Weekly</i>, the Chicago Public Library, and the<i> New York Times</i>.<i></i>The second book in the trilogy is <i>Tristan Strong Destroys the World, </i>and the third is<i> Tristan Strong Keeps Punching</i>. Kwame lives with his wife and children near Raleigh, North Carolina, where he is currently working on many projects, including a new middle grade series. Follow him on Twitter @KSekouM.
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