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The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

Age 6-9
Grade 1-4

Duncan Tonatiuh

The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

Hardcover (Abrams Books for Young Readers Sept. 20, 2016)
Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico’s cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side. So two volcanoes were formed: Iztaccíhuatl, who continues to sleep, and Popocatépetl, who spews ash and smoke, trying to wake his love.
Series
Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Commended
ISBN
1419721305 / 9781419721304
Pages
40
Weight
16.0 oz.
Dimensions
9.4 x 0.4 in.

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