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The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities

Rick Riordan Presents

by Rick Riordan Carlos Hernandez Graci Kim J. C. Cervantes Kwame Mbalia Rebecca Roanhorse Roshani Chokshi Sarwat Chadda Tehlor Kay Mejia Yoon Ha Lee

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The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities

Rick Riordan Presents

by Rick Riordan Carlos Hernandez Graci Kim J. C. Cervantes Kwame Mbalia Rebecca Roanhorse Roshani Chokshi Sarwat Chadda Tehlor Kay Mejia Yoon Ha Lee


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Ten short stories, including one from Rick Riordan himself, set in various fantasy universes, that demonstrate what it means to be a hero.


  • Released 9/28/2021
  • Book Length 464 pages
  • ISBN 9781368070836, 1368070833

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More About The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents ten new stories–including one of his own–about beloved heroes that sprang from the imaginations of some of the best middle grade authors working today.

“I hope you guys enjoy your trip through the multiverse mansion as much as I did. The real danger is that once you start exploring all the wonders herein, you may want to stay forever.”–Rick Riordan

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 collection of fast-paced and funny adventure stories that show what it takes to be a hero in any time, setting, and universe.

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