Tristan Strong series
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| Author | Kwame Mbalia |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult novel, mythology |
| Publisher | Disney-Hyperion |
| Published | October 15, 2019 - present |
| No. of books | 2 |
The Tristan Strong series is a book series written by Kwame Mbalia. The series currently consists of two books, and a third has been announced. The first book, Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, was published on October 15, 2019, and the second installment was released a year later on October 6, 2020. Both books are about African-American folktales.[1]
Books
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
Following the surprising death of best friend Eddie, reluctant twelve-year-old boxer Tristan Strong travels to Alabama to grieve with his grandparents, bringing some belongings and Eddie's mysterious journal. Once in Alabama, Tristan accidentally opens a portal to a world of folktales and mythology.[2]
Tristan Strong Destroys the World
Tristan Strong continues his adventure with High John and the other deities of African-American mythology.[3]
Reception
The Laughing Place announced in a review of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky that the book "will tear at your heartstrings as it craftily deals with grief and highlights the power of storytelling" and that "Kwame Mbalia has added another treasure to the literary world."[4]
References
- ^ www.publishersweekly.com https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/82056-fall-2019-flying-starts-kwame-mbalia.html. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Vocabulary.com. ""Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia, Chapters 1–7 - Vocabulary List : Vocabulary.com". www.vocabulary.com. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Tristan Strong Destroys The World (Tristan Strong, #2)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ Gowsell, Bill (2019-10-28). "Book Review: "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2020-11-28.