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Reviewed on December 1, 2016 | Best Books 2016
PreS-Gr 2—Courted by many gift-bearing suitors, the beautiful poet princess Izta chooses the poor but honest warrior Popoca. His only gift to her is the promise to love her ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on October 1, 2016
After a string of award-winning picture-book biographies (Separate Is Never Equal, rev. 7/14; Funny Bones, rev. 11/15), Tonatiuh turns to folklore for this adapted pourquoi story that explains the origins of two volcanoes in Mexico: Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl. Izta is a kind and beautiful princess; "suitors traveled from distant lands to woo her." But despite promises of a life of luxury from several royal admirers, it's the honest young warrior Popoca who captures her heart. Izta...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Returning from battle to find his love, Princess Izta, in a deep sleep, warrior Popoca takes Izta to a mountain top. Soon, "where...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
