I’ve got no idea how he plans on traveling around the country without his family knowing, but I guess his grandma can cover for him. To see what your friends thought of this book, Tristan Strong Destroys The World (Tristan Strong, #2). Representation matters, and the literary world needed (and still needs) that “nerdy, black kid from Chicago.”. Lives were uprooted and thrown into chaos and uncertainty. We'll publish them on … (c/p from my review on TheStoryGraph) I am full on obsessed with this series. I still love the concept of a middle-grade fantasy series populated by African gods and black folk heroes, but I'm not quite as charmed by this sequel. The through line of the diaspora, the sending to stories across worlds, across cultures, across generations just really hit me. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly talk about this middle-grade fantasy series that is packed with action and adventure and bursting with larger-than-life characters. I received a copy of Tristan Strong Destroys the World from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Tristan Strong Destroys the World (Volume 2) (Fiction - Middle Grade) (English Edition) eBook: Mbalia, Kwame: Amazon.de: Kindle-Shop As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases. Which leaves Tristan no choice but to return to Alke to get her back. Tristan 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. Editorial Reviews ★ 11/02/2020. Other Books in Series. When he was twelve, Eddie died in a bus accident. Ever the introvert, she can usually be found reading, playing with her dog, listening to music and practicing yoga. Thanks to NetGalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ His grief has manifested into anger and he is manipulated by the remnants of Cotton Man to poison Alke and destroy both worlds. I need to buy physical copies, to reread and savor, many great lessons to be gleaned from these pages. OTHER BOOKS. Disney/Riordan, $17.99 (400p) ISBN 978-1-368-04238-3 . Love it. And stories he needs. Tristan 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. Tristan Strong Novel, A . #1: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Hardcover): $17.99 ; Description. Review Subject Required. They were coming back from a field trip to a museum and he and Eddie were sitting in back talking. When his beloved Nana is kidnapped, Tristan must head back to Alke to rescue her. Follow him on Twitter @KSekouM. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This is book number 2 in the Tristan Strong series. It took you out of the story. $17.99 . Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now. On Shelf. So good to be with Tristan and the Alkeans again! I feel like it retreads a lot of the same material from the first novel, and the big new mysteries that it poses -- the secret identities of both the Shambleman and Junior's father -- seem somewhat arbitrary in their eventual resolution. To save his grandmother and Alke's inhabitants, Tristan must face his greatest failures head-on. A month’s passed since rising eighth grader Tristan’s first adventure in Alke, the world where African American folktale heroes are gods who live alongside African deities. Tristan Strong Destroys The World. Book Show Edition. I w. Though I liked seeing familiar characters in Tristan Strong Destroys the World the storyline was ok and repetitive within itself. Chalk it up to middle volume syndrome of what's now a planned trilogy, perhaps, but overall I don't know if this is a wholly necessary leg of the young protagonist's journey. Tristan Strong Destroys the World (A Tristan Strong Novel, Book 2) (Hardcover) By Kwame Mbalia. But there's no rest for the weary when his grandmother is abducted by a mysterious villain out for revenge. Refresh and try again. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. This is such a good example of how to tell a beautiful and interesting and uniquely black story that isn't focused on racism. It’s up to Tristan to find everyone once more and stop those haints. I would still recommend this book, especially to reluctant readers who might need the repetitiveness and the humor breaks but I do not know if I will continue on. Brianna joined the Nerds and Beyond staff in 2018 where she unites her love for all things "nerd" with her passion for writing. Comments Required. 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