The princess and the warrior
Subtitle: a tale of two volcanoes
By: Duncan Tonatiuh
Published: 2016
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781419721304; 9780605958364
Subjects: Indians of Mexico; JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino; Legends; Mountains; Nahuatl literature; Aztecs; Folklore; Nahuas; Indian mythology; Juvenile literature; JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General; JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Mexico
Description: "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."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Accelerated Reader 4.3.

Reading Counts! 4.7.

Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee, 2017-2018

Pura Belpre  Award, 2017