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Rick Riordan Presents: Tristan Strong Destroys the World-A Tristan Strong Novel, Book 2 Hardcover – October 6, 2020

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Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents the second book in the New York Times best-selling and award-winning Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia.

"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."--Booklist

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.

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.

*"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 (starred review)

Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a series on Disney+.

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8 - 12 years
Book 2 of 3

Tristan Strong
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400 pages
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English
Grade level

3 - 7
Lexile measure

710L
Dimensions

5.8 x 1.3 x 8.5 inches
Publisher

Rick Riordan Presents
Publication date

October 6, 2020
ISBN-10

1368042384
ISBN-13

978-1368042383
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"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."―Booklist

"The world building of this series is truly spectacular and easily comparable to the best titles in children's literature."―Nerds and Beyond

*"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 Children's 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)

PRAISE FOR TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY

"A brilliant action adventure rooted in African American lore."―New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds

PRAISE FOR TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY

*"Mbalia's African American and West African gods (with villains tied to U.S. chattel slavery and the Middle Passage specifically) touch on the tensions between the cultures, a cultural nuance oft overlooked. Readers who want more than just a taste of Alke will be eager for future books. A worthy addition to the diverse array of offerings from Rick Riordan Presents."―Kirkus (starred review)

PRAISE FOR TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY

*"Overall a stellar mix of the playful and the serious, the traditional and the original, this novel marks the emergence of a strong new voice in myth-based children’s fantasy."―BCCB (starred review)

PRAISE FOR TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY

*"Perfectly paced, this cinematic adventure never drags, anchored by Tristan’s conversational narration and balanced by his struggle to cope with a friend’s passing. It brims with heart, humor, and action, successfully crafting a beautifully unified secondary world that brings the power of stories to glorious life."―Booklist (starred review)

PRAISE FOR TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY

*"Tristan’s 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)

About the Author

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. Kwame lives with his wife and children in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he is currently working on the third book about Tristan. Follow him on Twitter @KSekouM.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rick Riordan Presents (October 6, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1368042384
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1368042383
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 710L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.24 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 1.3 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #390,227 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #49 in Children's African Folk Tales (Books)
- #7,018 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
- #9,182 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)

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Kwame is a husband, father, writer, a New York Times bestselling author, and a former pharmaceutical metrologist in that order. His debut middle-grade novel, TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY was awarded a Coretta Scott King Author Honor, and it—along with the sequels TRISTAN STRONG DESTROYS THE WORLD and TRISTAN STRONG KEEPS PUNCHING, out October 5th—is published by Rick Riordan Presents/Disney-Hyperion.

He is the co-author of LAST GATE OF THE EMPEROR with Prince Joel Makonnen, from Scholastic Books, and the editor of BLACK BOY JOY, a middle grade anthology from Delacourte, out August 3rd. A Howard University graduate and a Midwesterner now in North Carolina, he survives on Dad jokes and Cheezits.

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Norah O

Must-read series!

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024

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I got this and the other 2 books in the series for my 11-year old nephew and he loves them!

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Aisha France

My son loved the book

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023

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My 9 year old loved the book. He learned new terms and enjoyed the adventure.

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Brittney Tyler

Completing my collection!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024

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This series is one of my favorites and I am so glad to now own my own copy of this book.

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024

He liked it.

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024

Great series

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2023

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Alke is on the verge of destruction and Tristan has to save his nana. Mbalia is truly an Anansesem. His story is collecting stories. The constant height of suffering, adventure is like the slave ships from Africa with a key difference.
There is hope at the end.

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Johnny

Just as good as the first

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023

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Just as good as the first more open-ended set up for a part two or part 3 in this case first one ended this one is more of a to be continued still a really good story

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Toinette

I can't wait for the next book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021

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I devoured this book when I read it back in November of 2020 but then I forgot to review it, thus this January 2021 review.

This series continues to impress me and I long for the kinds of stories I wish I'd had growing up. The first book was the typical origin story where we meet our hero and are introduced to a new world or reality. The second book throws punches and brings surprises that don't always seem to make sense but that keep you glued to the pages as you travel along with Tristian to try not to destroy the world only to fail. (This isn't a spoiler, it's literally in the title.)

I can't wait for the next book. Even though things don't end great in the second book there is a sense of hope. Our hero is stronger than ever and people from many worlds fight along with him to right the wrongs of the past.

I could say more but I won't. I'll wait for the next book.

Highly recommended.

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