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The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

by Duncan Tonatiuh
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About this book

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: Iztaccihuatl, who continues to sleep, and Popocatepetl, who spews ash and smoke, trying to wake his love.

Book Details

ISBN13 9781419721304
ISBN10 1419721305
Series/Work OL18138343W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Harry N. Abrams
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

Subjects

age:max:9 age:min:6 award:Pura_Belpre_award Aztecs Folklore Folklore, mexico grade:max:4 grade:min:1 Indian mythology Indians of Mexico Indians of mexico, folklore JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Mexico JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino Juvenile literature Legends Legends, juvenile literature lexile:770 lexile_range:701-800 Mountains

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