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The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes Hardcover – Picture Book, September 20, 2016 by Duncan Tonatiuh (Author)


A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book


ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book!

STARRED REVIEW *


"A palette of earthy, evocative colors . . . A genuine triumph." ―Kirkus Reviews


"Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony."

--School Library Journal


Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings a cherished Mexican legend to life. Izta was the most beautiful princess in the land, and suitors traveled from far and wide to woo her. Even though she was the daughter of the emperor, Izta had no desire to marry a man of wealth and power. Instead, she fell in love with Popoca, a brave warrior who fought in her father's army--and a man who did not offer her riches but a promise to stay by her side forever. The emperor did not want his daughter to marry a mere warrior, but he recognized Popoca's bravery.


He offered Popoca a deal: If the warrior could defeat their enemy, Jaguar Claw, then the emperor would permit Popoca and Izta to wed. But Jaguar Claw had a plan to thwart the warrior. Would all be lost? Today two majestic volcanoes--Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl--stand overlooking Mexico City. They have been admired and revered for countless generations and have formed the basis of many origin and creation myths. The integration of Nahuatl words (defined with a pronunciation guide in the glossary) into the narrative provides a rich opportunity to introduce and explore another facet of ancient Aztec culture. Take your child on an adventure back in time to a land of color and beauty.



Review Citation(s):

Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2016 pg. 162

Publishers Weekly 08/15/2016

Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2016 pg. 127

Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2016 pg. 50

School Library Journal 09/01/2016 pg. 182

Booklist 09/01/2016 pg. 117

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2016

School Library Journal 12/01/2016 pg. 41

Shelf Awareness 12/06/2016

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style


About the Author


Duncan Tonatiuh's books have won numerous awards: Diego Rivera won the Pura Belpré Illustration Award; Pancho Rabbit won two Pura Belpré Honor awards, for illustration and narrative; Separate Is Never Equal won the prestigious Sibert Honor Award; and Funny Bones won the Sibert Award. He lives in Mexico.



Publisher: ‎Abrams Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (September 20, 2016)

Language: English

Hardcover: ‎40 pages

ISBN-10: ‎1419721305

ISBN-13: ‎978-1419721304

Reading Age: ‎6 - 9 years

Lexile Measure: 770L

Grade Level: ‎1 - 4

Item Weight: 14.1 ounces

Dimensions: ‎11 x 0.38 x 9 inches

SKU: 9781419721304
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