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The Cursed Carnival And Other Calamities

By J. C. Cervantes and Roshani Chokshi
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The Cursed Carnival And Other Calamities is an anthology featuring stories from various authors of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. These tales dive into mythological narratives from around the world, offering exciting adventures with diverse cultural backgrounds. Perfect for young readers, each story combines magic, mystery, and modern-day heroes in unique settings.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of magical adventures and mythology. With contributions from acclaimed authors like J. C. Cervantes and Roshani Chokshi, the collection is filled with enchanting tales that invite readers into a world teeming with mythical creatures and supernatural calamities. It's perfect for young readers who love to dive into imaginative stories that blend folklore with captivating fantasy.

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A collection of ten stories by authors from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint that remix myths for modern readers.

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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents ten original stories—including his own—about heroes crafted by top 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:

  • Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
  • Rick Riordan Presents: The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes
  • Rick Riordan Presents: Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee
  • Rick Riordan Presents: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez
  • Rick Riordan Presents: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
  • Rick Riordan Presents: Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
  • Rick Riordan Presents: Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia
  • Rick Riordan Presents: City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda
  • Rick Riordan Presents: The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim

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The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities has been praised for its imaginative and humorous short stories, each set in a well-crafted fantasy world. The anthology appeals to middle-grade readers, offering contemporary dialogue and engaging action, making it ideal for classroom read-alouds. With diverse contributors weaving culturally rich narratives, the collection promises a global journey of adventure and excitement.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781368073172

Publisher: Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Rick Riordan Presents

Contributors:

  • Edited by Rick Riordan

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 464

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational J. C. Cervantes Penguin Books Roshani Chokshi Young Adult

About the Author

Rick Riordan (he/him), dubbed "storyteller of the gods" by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five #1 New York Times 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 The Sun and the Star, 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.

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