'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, 'Combining fast-paced action and heavy does of humor, this Gilgamesh -inspired novel benefits from a well-developed secondary cast. Cervantes Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia Look for these other best-selling Rick Riordan Presents titles: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi The Storm Runner by J. '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 Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a series on Disney+.

To succeed, they'll have to conquer sly demons, treacherous gods, and their own darkest nightmares. Now all they have to do is retrieve the Flower of Immortality to save Manhattan from being wiped out by disease. He's got Belet, the adopted daughter of Ishtar, the goddess of love and war, on his side, and a former hero named Gilgamesh, who has taken up gardening in Central Park. Turns out Sik is immortal but doesn't know it, and that's about to get him and the entire city into deep, deep trouble. But all that is blown to smithereens when Nergal comes looking for him, thinking that Sik holds the secret to eternal life. Chadda brings attention to the less well-recognized mythology of ancient Mesopotamia with engaging humor and wit.'- Kirkus Reviews Thirteen-year-old Sik wants a simple life going to school and helping at his parents' deli in the evenings.

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents an adventure based on ancient Mesopotamian mythology by Sarwat Chadda, author of the Ash Mistry series.

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