![]() "A brilliant action adventure rooted in African American lore. PRAISE FOR TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY Packs a punch."- Kirkus Reviews (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. A stunning conclusion will leave readers breathless and eager for the next installment."- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (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. But theres no rest for the weary when his grandmother is abducted. ![]() ![]() ![]() "The world building of this series is truly spectacular and easily comparable to the best titles in children's literature."- Nerds and Beyond 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. "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 ![]()
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