The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities
New Stories About Mythic Heroes
Rick Riordan, Carlos Hernandez, Graci Kim, J. C. Cervantes, Kwame Mbalia, Rebecca Roanhorse, Roshani Chokshi, Sarwat Chadda, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Yoon Ha Lee
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496 pages · Released Nov 28, 2021 · Rick Riordan Presents
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This anthology of short stories by acclaimed middle-grade authors features young heroes from Rick Riordan's universe facing fantastical challenges. The stories emphasize courage, resourcefulness, and heroism while depicting age-appropriate adventure and magical conflict. Violence is present but not graphic, and the collection celebrates diverse cultural perspectives and characters. It's well-suited for readers who enjoy the Percy Jackson series and similar fantasy adventures.
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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents ten new stories--including one of his own--about beloved heroes that sprang from the imaginations of some of the best middle grade authors working today. A cave monster . . . an abandoned demon . . . a ghost who wants to erase history . . . a killer commandant . . . These ar... Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents ten new stories--including one of his own--about beloved heroes that sprang from the imaginations of some of the best middle grade authors working today. A cave monster . . . an abandoned demon . . . a ghost who wants to erase history . . . a killer commandant . . . These are just some of the challenges confronting the young heroes in this highly entertaining anthology. All but one of the heroes previously starred in a popular book from Rick Riordan Presents. You''ll be reunited with Aru Shah, Zane Obispo, Min the fox spirit, Sal and Gabi, Tristan Strong, Nizhoni Begay, Paola Santiago, Sikander Aziz, and Riley Oh. Who is the new hero? Read Rick Riordan''s short story to find out! Ten bestselling and award-winning middle grade authors contributed to this collection: Roshani Chokshi, J.C. Cervantes, Yoon Ha Lee, Carlos Hernandez, Kwame Mbalia, Rebecca Roanhorse, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Sarwat Chadda, Graci Kim, and Rick Riordan, who also served as the editor. The cultures represented by these own-voices stories are: Indian, Mesoamerican, Korean, Cuban, Black American, African, Navajo, Mexican, Mesopotamian, and Celtic. There''s something for everyone in this collection of fast-paced and funny adventure stories that show what it takes to be a hero in any time, setting, and universe.
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- Children's fiction
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- New York Times bestseller
- Short stories
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Science Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fiction
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ISBN 9781368070836 · Rick Riordan Presents