The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

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: Iztacc huatl, who continues to sleep, and Popocat petl, who spews ash and smoke, trying to wake his love.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 09/20/2016
ISBN: 9781419721304
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.20h x 11.30w x 0.40d
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book

Review Citations: 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

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 183706 / Princess and the Warrior
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5