{"product_id":"cursed-carnival-and-other-calamities-the-isbn-9781368073172","title":"Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities, The","description":"\u003cb\u003eBest-selling author Rick Riordan presents ten original stories--including his own--about  heroes that by top best middle grade authors. Now in trade paperback.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 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! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cultures represented by these own-voices stories are: Indian, Mesoamerican, Korean, Cuban, Black American, African, Navajo, Mexican, Mesopotamian, and Celtic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere'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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eRead more about the heroes in these best-selling books:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan Presents: \u003ci\u003eAru Shah and the End of Time\u003c\/i\u003e by Roshani Chokshi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan Presents: \u003ci\u003eThe Storm Runner\u003c\/i\u003e by J.C. Cervantes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan Presents:\u003ci\u003e Dragon Pearl\u003c\/i\u003e by Yoon Ha Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan Presents: \u003ci\u003eSal and Gabi Break the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e by Carlos Hernandez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan Presents: \u003ci\u003eTristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e by Kwame Mbalia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan Presents:\u003ci\u003e Race to the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e by Rebecca Roanhorse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan Presents: \u003ci\u003ePaola Santiago and the River of Tears\u003c\/i\u003e by Tehlor Kay Mejia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan Presents: \u003ci\u003eCity of the Plague God \u003c\/i\u003eby Sarwat Chadda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan Presents: \u003ci\u003eThe Last Fallen Star\u003c\/i\u003e by Graci Kim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e–Rick Riordan, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times #1\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★\"With an inclusive range of contributors drawing upon their respective heritages and experiences to craft culturally specific, gratifyingly adventurous tales, there's a little something for everyone here, like a world tour of wonder and excitement.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 10 short stories in this anthology pulse with imagination and humor, and each entry is a true page-turner set in a fully realized, satisfyingly complete fantasy world that is accessible even to readers who are not familiar with the authors' novels. A captivating collection of stories based on world mythologies.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This collection will appeal to any middle grade reader who loves fantasy. Each simply-told story has a similar tone with contemporary, believable dialogue and features action as the focal point. Fans of the authors' works will be delighted to read a new adventure by their favorite heroes and hopefully will be inspired to read books by the other authors featured in the collection. The short chapters are perfect for classroom read-alouds.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—School Library Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eRick Riordan (he\/him), dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, is the author of five #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick's most recent book is \u003ci\u003eThe Sun and the Star\u003c\/i\u003e, co-written with Mark Oshiro. Rick is also the publisher of an imprint at Disney-Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents, dedicated to finding other authors of highly entertaining fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @ReadRiordan.","brand":"Rick Riordan Presents","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303488082149,"sku":"NP9781368073172","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781368073172.jpg?v=1767724377","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cursed-carnival-and-other-calamities-the-isbn-9781368073172","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}