Name: Rick Riordan Presents the Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities: New Stories About Mythic Heroes
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Author: Rick Riordan
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Rick Riordan Presents the Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities: New Stories About Mythic Heroes

Type

Physical Book

Author

Rick Riordan

Roshani Chokshi

Carlos Hernández

Publisher

Rick Riordan Presents

Language

English

Pages

464

Format

Paperback

Weight

0.37 kg.

ISBN13

9781368073172

Synopsis "Rick Riordan Presents the Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities: New Stories About Mythic Heroes "

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents ten original stories--including his own--about heroes that by top best middle grade authors. Now in trade paperback. A New York Times Best-seller "I hope you enjoy your trip through the multiverse mansion as much as I did. The real danger is that once you start exploring all the wonders herein, you may want to stay forever."--Rick Riordan "A captivating collection of stories based on world mythologies."--Kirkus Reviews 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, Gum Baby, 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 best-selling collection of fast-paced and funny adventure stories that show what it takes to be a hero in any time, setting, and universe.Read more about the heroes in these best-selling books: Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani ChokshiRick Riordan Presents: The Storm Runner by J.C. CervantesRick Riordan Presents: Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha LeeRick Riordan Presents: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos HernandezRick Riordan Presents: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame MbaliaRick Riordan Presents: Race to the Sun by Rebecca RoanhorseRick Riordan Presents: Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay MejiaRick Riordan Presents: City of the Plague God by Sarwat ChaddaRick Riordan Presents: The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim

Rick Riordan

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Rick Riordan (San Antonio, Texas, in 1964) is an American writer and teacher, known for his series of young adult novels that combine mythology and contemporary adventures. Before dedicating himself fully to writing, Riordan was a teacher of English and history in schools in Texas and California. His career took off with the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, started in 2005 with The Lightning Thief. This saga has sold millions of copies and has been adapted into movies and a television series. Riordan continued exploring various mythologies in series such as The Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, and The Trials of Apollo. In addition to his novels, he has created the publishing imprint "Rick Riordan Presents", which promotes works by authors who explore world mythologies. His agile and humorous style has brought mythology closer to new generations of readers.

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