Praise for Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky "In a lifetime full of highlights, I have to say that helping to publish this book is right up at the top!" --Rick Riordan, New York Times #1 best-selling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series "A brilliant action adventure rooted in African American lore." -- New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds "Imagine if you combined Anansi the spider, John Henry, and Marvel into like, one book." --Kwame Alexander, New York Times best-selling author and Newbery Medalist "Tristan Strong is a gift to the world." --#1 New York Times best-selling author Nic Stone, author of Dear Martin "Tristan Strong is a her to root for, a hero whose true strength is found in the indelible power of memory and story." --J. C. Cervantes, New York Times best-selling author of The Storm Runner series "A Marvelous Achievement." --Daniel Jose Older, New York Times best-selling author of Shadowshaper "Tristan Strong will punch a hole in your heart.

I lived this book-an epic blend of fantasy, action, and mythology." --Eoin Colfer, New York Times best-selling author of the Artemis Fowl series "A worthy addition to the diverse array of offerings from Rick Riordan Presents." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "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) "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) "Tristan's voice rings true and sympathetic, while the irrepressible Gum Baby steals every scene." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Mbalia returns with a sequel as impressive and even more compelling." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) Praise for Tristan Strong Destroys the World "Packs a punch." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review ) "Alternately humorous and heartbreaking, this installment sees Tristan entering a dramatic new chapter of his saga that will leave readers eager for more.

" -- 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." -- BCCB (starred review) "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 "Mbalia's stunning landscapes, suspenseful action sequences, and well-paced story line--including questions of how our stories can create but also destroy--will keep readers enthralled to the very end." -- Horn Book.