![]() ![]() You may find an online excerpt of the book here. City of The Plague God is part of the Rick Riordan Presents series of novels that spotlight world mythology.įamilies are encouraged to read the novel in advance of the program, although it is not required. Following the tour will be a live Q&A with author Sarwat Chadda, where participants can ask the author questions about his work and how he adapted ancient stories to modern times. The heroes will encounter Ishtar, the goddess of love and battle, the warrior Gilgamesh, and more characters from Mesopotamian mythology on their journey to save the city.įamily program participants will take a virtual tour of the Morgan’s collection of Mesopotamian art, and discover cuneiform writing, Mesopotamian monsters, and powerful amulets. Free with RSVP through The Morgan Library & Museumĭid you know the ancient Mesopotamians had a god of plagues and fevers? His name was Nergal, and in author Sarwat Chadda’s novel for younger readers, Nergal comes to New York and the only ones who can stop him are thirteen-year-old Sik and his new friend Belet. St Joseph's University (Brooklyn Voices Series)įamily Interactive Tour and Author Talk: City of The Plague God with Sarwat Chadda. ![]()
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