Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
Ratings12
Average rating4.1
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Ratings12
Average rating4.1
Series
2 primary booksTristan Strong is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2019 with contributions by Kwame Mbalia.
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As a reader, you know stories have power. Kwame Mbalia gives a refreshing take on that power in this story. This story is about the power of story, sure, but also the power of cooperation, compassion, honesty, and self- confidence.
As a bonus, the underlying myths and legends are African American folk tales that I have not seen in very many other stories.
Great stuff. Would be nice to read out loud to younger kids or put in the hands of middle grades and beyond.
I really enjoyed this book! This was one book I was highly anticipating in 2019 and just now got around to it. This is another middle grade that has some focus on grief and how Tristan navigates that - all within a magical realm that he has to save. I loved how Mbalia gave new life to folk characters. It is very fitting for this story to be a part of Rick Riordan's imprint. I look forward to see where this story goes.
These characters feel just so real! I know they exist just right over there. I don't know that I am ready to leave them just yet. I want to keep holding onto the book, so I can keep holding on to them.
“This story is full of action, African folklore, mythology, African-American history, the power of words, stories coming to life and a boy finding the hero within himself.” - sounds like my kind of book. Definitely want to read this!
