num_pages: 448
description: Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico even though hiking it is challenging. He'd much rather hang out there with his dog Rosie than go to middle school where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot McGimpster or Uno  for his one good leg. What Zane doesn't know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world and he is at the center of a powerful prophecy. A new girl at school Brooks informs him that he's destined to release an evil god from the ancient Maya relic he is imprisoned in  unless she can find and remove it first. Together they return to the volcano where all kinds of crazy happens. Brooks turns into a hawk a demon attacks them in a cave and Rosie gives her all while trying to protect Zane. When Zane decides to save his dog no matter the cost he is thrust into an adventure full of surprising discoveries dangerous secrets and an all-out war between the gods one of whom happens to be his father. To survive Zane will have to become the Storm Runner. But how can he run when he can't even walk well without a cane?Feisty heroes tricky gods murderous demons and spirited giants are just some of the pleasures that await in this fresh and funny take on Maya mythology as rich and delicious as a mug of authentic hot chocolate.
language: English
title: The Storm Runner
publisher: Rick Riordan Presents