Why Rick Riordan Loves Sal and Gabi Break the Universe—Our July Young Reader Pick
No one weaves the classic stories of Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology into hilarious, action-packed thrill rides for young readers quite like Rick Riordan. While Rick’s spent years enchanting the minds of our younger readers (and let’s be honest, adults too) with his best-selling books and series including Percy Jackson & the Olympians, most recently he’s turned his attention to showcasing the talents of a whole new crop of amazing writers. Rick Riordan Presents spotlights “middle grade authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds, to let them tell their own stories inspired by the mythology and folklore of their own heritage.” And these stories are not only brilliant but earning top awards with much-deserved praise. Here Rick does some praising of his own as he raves about one of the latest additions to the Rick Riordan Presents family: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe.
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You know how I can tell a book is great? When I can’t even describe it to you without ruining the marvelous surprises.
You’re about to meet Sal Vidón. He’s recently moved from Connecticut to Miami with his dad and American Stepmom because . . . well, let’s just say things got complicated when Sal’s mom, his real mom, changed from Mami Viva to Mami Muerta.
Then there’s Gabi Reál—student council president and editor of the school paper—whom Sal either finds fascinating or wants to run away from at light speed. He’s not sure yet. All he does know: Gabi is suspicious of Sal’s deepest, darkest secrets. She’s determined to find out more about this strange new kid who is able to pull impossible tricks . . . like putting a dead chicken in the school bully’s locker.
My wife and I have both fallen in love with Sal and Gabi, and Becky’s a tough critic! The book deserves all the accolades it has received, including four starred reviews and the Pura Belpré Award.
Welcome to Culeco Academy—a world only Carlos Hernandez could dream up! After reading about Sal and Gabi’s marvelous universe, you’re going to want to move there!
Don’t miss our virtual event with Sal and Gabi Break the Universe author Carlos Hernandez in conversation with the legendary Rick Riordan on Thursday, July 29th at 4PM ET live on B&N YouTube!
You know how I can tell a book is great? When I can’t even describe it to you without ruining the marvelous surprises.
You’re about to meet Sal Vidón. He’s recently moved from Connecticut to Miami with his dad and American Stepmom because . . . well, let’s just say things got complicated when Sal’s mom, his real mom, changed from Mami Viva to Mami Muerta.
Then there’s Gabi Reál—student council president and editor of the school paper—whom Sal either finds fascinating or wants to run away from at light speed. He’s not sure yet. All he does know: Gabi is suspicious of Sal’s deepest, darkest secrets. She’s determined to find out more about this strange new kid who is able to pull impossible tricks . . . like putting a dead chicken in the school bully’s locker.
My wife and I have both fallen in love with Sal and Gabi, and Becky’s a tough critic! The book deserves all the accolades it has received, including four starred reviews and the Pura Belpré Award.
Welcome to Culeco Academy—a world only Carlos Hernandez could dream up! After reading about Sal and Gabi’s marvelous universe, you’re going to want to move there!
Don’t miss our virtual event with Sal and Gabi Break the Universe author Carlos Hernandez in conversation with the legendary Rick Riordan on Thursday, July 29th at 4PM ET live on B&N YouTube!