Tristan Strong Punches A Hole In The Sky

In Kwame Mbalia's captivating middle grade fantasy, "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky," seventh grader Tristan Strong grapples with the weight of grief after a tragic accident. Sent to his grandparents' farm in Alabama for healing, his life takes a fantastical turn when he encounters a mischievous creature that steals his late friend's journal. This encounter leads Tristan into the MidPass, a tumultuous realm filled with African American folk heroes and West African gods, where he must join forces with iconic figures like John Henry and Brer Rabbit. Together, they embark on a perilous quest to summon the trickster god Anansi and seal a gaping chasm threatening both their worlds.