The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities

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 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: ...

Product details

• Authors: Jennifer Cervantes, Sarwat Chadda, Roshani Chokshi, Carlos Hernandez, Graci Kim, Yoon ha Lee, Stephanie Owens Lurie, Kwame Mbalia, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Rick Riordan, Rebecca Roanhorse
• Publisher: Disney Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.05.2023
• EAN: 9781368073172
• ISBN: 978-1-368-07317-2
• No. of pages: 464
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 192 mm x 28 mm
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age