Tristan Strong Destroys the World

By Kwame Mbalia

Book #2 in the Tristan Strong series

Tristan must rescue his grandmother from a vengeful villain in a world of gods and heroes.

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390 pages· 85,630 words· Est. 12 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Tristan Strong returns to the mystical realm of Alke, where African American folk heroes and gods dwell. Haunted by past battles, he faces a new threat: his grandmother's abduction by a mysterious foe. With the help of his spirited sidekick, Gum Baby, and the tech-savvy Anansi, Tristan embarks on a perilous quest. Can he mend fractured souls and thwart the villain's destructive plans? As he navigates this treacherous journey, Tristan must confront his own trauma and uncover the true power within him.

From the publisher

Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents the second book in the New York Times best-selling and award-winning Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia. “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.”–BooklistTristan 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. But there’s no rest for the weary when his grandmother is abducted by a mysterious villain out for revenge. Tristan must return to Alke–and reunite with his loud-mouthed sidekick, Gum Baby–in order to rescue Nana and stop the culprit from creating further devastation. Anansi, now a “web developer” in Tristan’s phone, is close at hand to offer advice, and several new folk heroes will aid Tristan in his quest, but he will only succeed if he can figure out a way to sew broken souls back together.*”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. Packs a punch.”–Kirkus (starred review)While perfect for middle schoolers, this book has enough depth to be enjoyed by older readers, too.

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