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Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes: A Tale of Two Volcanoes
Duncan Tonatiuh
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Description for Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes: A Tale of Two Volcanoes
Hardback. From award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes an origin myth about how two volcanoes came to be Num Pages: 40 pages, Full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AG; YBCS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 241 x 289 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
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, offered to love 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 awake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side. So two volcanoes were formed: Izatachhihuatl, who continues to sleep, and Popocatepetl, who spews ash and smoke, trying to wake his love.
Product Details
Publisher
Abrams
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
426 g
Number of Pages
40
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781419721304
SKU
V9781419721304
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Duncan Tonatiuh
Duncan Tonatiuh's books have won numerous awards: Diego Rivera won the Pura Belpre Illustration Award; Pancho Rabbit won two Pura Belpre Honor awards, for illustration and narrative; and Separate Is Never Equal won the prestigious Sibert Honor Award. He lives in Mexico.
Reviews for Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes: A Tale of Two Volcanoes
There is a solemn tone to the simple storytelling, which simultaneously evokes the antiquity of the tale and makes it accessible to younger independent readers.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
STARRED REVIEW
Award-winning author/illustrator Tonatiuh successfully retells this ancient tale using his distinctive and artistic illustrations with spare but effective text... Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony; a first purchase for all folklore collections.
School Library Journal
STARRED REVIEW
A skillfully crafted recounting of a somber tale of love and devotion.
Publishers Weekly
STARRED REVIEW
Tonatiuh's storytelling grows more assured with each title; this may be his best yet.
The Horn Book
STARRED REVIEW
The appealing story, the powerful illustrations, and the celebration of the Aztec culture make this a sure thing for those looking for a story, while an extensive author's note goes a step beyond, adding to the impact of the tale with a great deal of historical and cultural information.
Booklist
STARRED REVIEW
Using his trademark digital collage style, the author crafts brutally stunning scenes full of sharp angles using a palette of earthy, evocative colors. The text pops with incisive purpose, making every action feel monumental... Equal parts melancholic and transcendent
a genuine triumph.
Kirkus
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
STARRED REVIEW
Award-winning author/illustrator Tonatiuh successfully retells this ancient tale using his distinctive and artistic illustrations with spare but effective text... Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony; a first purchase for all folklore collections.
School Library Journal
STARRED REVIEW
A skillfully crafted recounting of a somber tale of love and devotion.
Publishers Weekly
STARRED REVIEW
Tonatiuh's storytelling grows more assured with each title; this may be his best yet.
The Horn Book
STARRED REVIEW
The appealing story, the powerful illustrations, and the celebration of the Aztec culture make this a sure thing for those looking for a story, while an extensive author's note goes a step beyond, adding to the impact of the tale with a great deal of historical and cultural information.
Booklist
STARRED REVIEW
Using his trademark digital collage style, the author crafts brutally stunning scenes full of sharp angles using a palette of earthy, evocative colors. The text pops with incisive purpose, making every action feel monumental... Equal parts melancholic and transcendent
a genuine triumph.
Kirkus