The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities

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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents ten new stories featuring beloved heroes from some of the best middle grade authors today. Journey through the multiverse mansion, where the real danger lies in wanting to stay forever. Young heroes face challenges like a cave monster, an abandoned demon, a ghost intent on erasing history, and a killer commandant. Most heroes are familiar, having appeared in popular titles from Rick Riordan Presents, including Aru Shah, Zane Obispo, Min the fox spirit, Sal and Gabi, Gum Baby, Nizhoni Begay, Paola Santiago, Sikander Aziz, and Riley Oh. Discover the new hero in Riordan's own short story. This anthology features contributions from ten bestselling and award-winning middle grade authors: Roshani Chokshi, J.C. Cervantes, Yoon Ha Lee, Carlos Hernandez, Kwame Mbalia, Rebecca Roanhorse, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Sarwat Chadda, Graci Kim, and Rick Riordan as editor. The stories reflect diverse cultures, including Indian, Mesoamerican, Korean, Cuban, Black American, African, Navajo, Mexican, Mesopotamian, and Celtic. This collection offers fast-paced and humorous adventures that highlight what it means to be a hero across various times, settings, and universes.