Rick Riordan Presents: City of the Plague God-The Adventures of Sik Aziz Book 1

Praise for City of the Plague God

2022:
Texas Lone Star Reading List
2022: Young Hoosier Book Award Master List (Indiana)

“Welcome to the world of Mesopotamian myth as interpreted by the brilliantly creative, wonderfully offbeat mind of Sarwat Chadda. You may never want to leave!”New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan

"City of the Plague God is not to be missed. It shines with comedy, drips with menace, and oozes with authenticity. Another outrageously readable winner from Rick Riordan Presents."
—Eoin Colfer, internationally best-selling author of Artemis Fowl

"Bold, brave, and full of surprises! I couldn't stop turning the pages. Chadda balances an action-packed story with his trademark humor and a deft handling of Sik's immigrant identity that feels relevant and important in today's world."
—Natasha Ngan, author of the New York Times best-selling Girls of Paper and Fire series

"An epic worthy of Gilgamesh. Chadda brings attention to the less well-recognized mythology of ancient Mesopotamia with engaging humor and wit." Kirkus Reviews

"Featuring gods and goddesses, and importantly, Muslim heroes, this #OwnVoices tale eerily echoes our pandemic presents; but readers will find escape in the entertaining balance of an apocalyptic setting with irreverent humor." School Library Journal

"The unusual characters, well-developed plot, and perfect balance of witty humor and rapid-fire adventure will keep even those entirely unfamiliar with the mythology or cultural and religious content fully engaged, with Chadda wisely trusting his readers to figure it out while on the run with Sik."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Combining fast-paced action and heavy does of humor, this Gilgamesh-inspired novel benefits from a well-developed secondary cast. The touching exploration of adolescent grief, and the strong connections between Sik and his parents, provide additional nuance and depth."
Publishers Weekly

"Sik has the trademark snark and humor of all heroes from Riordan's imprint, which makes this venture into one of the world's oldest mythologies more fun--and is especially appreciated given that this villain is a plague god making his literary debut during a pandemic."
Booklist


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Praise for City of the Plague God

2022:
Texas Lone Star Reading List
2022: Young Hoosier Book Award Master List (Indiana)

“Welcome to the world of Mesopotamian myth as interpreted by the brilliantly creative, wonderfully offbeat mind of Sarwat Chadda. You may never want to leave!”New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan

"City of the Plague God is not to be missed. It shines with comedy, drips with menace, and oozes with authenticity. Another outrageously readable winner from Rick Riordan Presents."
—Eoin Colfer, internationally best-selling author of Artemis Fowl

"Bold, brave, and full of surprises! I couldn't stop turning the pages. Chadda balances an action-packed story with his trademark humor and a deft handling of Sik's immigrant identity that feels relevant and important in today's world."
—Natasha Ngan, author of the New York Times best-selling Girls of Paper and Fire series

"An epic worthy of Gilgamesh. Chadda brings attention to the less well-recognized mythology of ancient Mesopotamia with engaging humor and wit." Kirkus Reviews

"Featuring gods and goddesses, and importantly, Muslim heroes, this #OwnVoices tale eerily echoes our pandemic presents; but readers will find escape in the entertaining balance of an apocalyptic setting with irreverent humor." School Library Journal

"The unusual characters, well-developed plot, and perfect balance of witty humor and rapid-fire adventure will keep even those entirely unfamiliar with the mythology or cultural and religious content fully engaged, with Chadda wisely trusting his readers to figure it out while on the run with Sik."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Combining fast-paced action and heavy does of humor, this Gilgamesh-inspired novel benefits from a well-developed secondary cast. The touching exploration of adolescent grief, and the strong connections between Sik and his parents, provide additional nuance and depth."
Publishers Weekly

"Sik has the trademark snark and humor of all heroes from Riordan's imprint, which makes this venture into one of the world's oldest mythologies more fun--and is especially appreciated given that this villain is a plague god making his literary debut during a pandemic."
Booklist


Praise for Fury of the Dragon Goddess

* “Chadda excels in this action-packed adventure.” Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

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