Step into a world where mythology and reality collide with
"Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky: Tristan Strong, Book 1."
This captivating novel by Kwame Mbalia follows the journey of
12-year-old Tristan Strong, a boy grappling with the loss of his
best friend and confronted by the power of African American
folklore. Tristan's adventure begins when he is sent to spend the
summer with his grandparents in Alabama, where he discovers a
mysterious journal and soon finds himself battling against gods
and...
Show more Step into a world where mythology and reality collide with "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky: Tristan Strong, Book 1." This captivating novel by Kwame Mbalia follows the journey of 12-year-old Tristan Strong, a boy grappling with the loss of his best friend and confronted by the power of African American folklore. Tristan's adventure begins when he is sent to spend the summer with his grandparents in Alabama, where he discovers a mysterious journal and soon finds himself battling against gods and monsters from his heritage. This book is not just an adventure; it's a tale that resonates with themes of friendship, courage, and the power of storytelling, beautifully illustrated by the vibrant world of mythological characters like Anansi the Spider. Fans of fantasy and folklore alike will find themselves hooked from the first page to the last, with a gripping narrative that seamlessly blends humor, heart, and history.
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