The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

(Hardback)

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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\u00edhuatl, who continues to sleep, and Popocat\u00e9petl, who spews ash and smoke, trying to wake his love.

Reviews

**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 transcendenta genuine triumph."

* Kirkus *

**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 authors note goes a step beyond, adding to the impact of the tale with a great deal of historical and cultural information."

* Booklist *

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Tonatiuhs storytelling grows more assured with each title; this may be his best yet."

* The Horn Book *

**STARRED REVIEW**
"A skillfully crafted recounting of a somber tale of love and devotion."

* Publishers Weekly *

**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 *
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 *

Author Bio

Duncan Tonatiuhs books have won numerous awards: Diego Rivera won the Pura Belpr Illustration Award; Pancho Rabbit won two Pura Belpr 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.