Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents 10 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 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? Listen to Rick Riordan's short story to find out!

Ten best-selling 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.

Learn more about the heroes in these best-selling books:

Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

Rick Riordan Presents: The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes

Rick Riordan Presents: Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee

Rick Riordan Presents: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez

Rick Riordan Presents: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia

Rick Riordan Presents: Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Rick Riordan Presents: Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Rick Riordan Presents: City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda

Rick Riordan Presents: The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim