The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song (Graphic Novel)
The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song (Graphic Novel)
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The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song (Graphic Novel)

Written by David Bowles & illustrated by Charlene Bowles
Book #2 in the Tales of the Feathered Serpent Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
80
Page count
3,653
Word count
~511L
Lexile measure
Oct 29, 2024
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In this graphic novel retelling of an Indigenous Mexican tale, demigod twins must use their magic of song to prepare the world for humans–with a little trickster fun along the way. A supreme middle-grade adventure!In the age of Maya demigods, two carefree brothers are called to Xibalba, Land of the Dead. When they fail to return to the sea-ringed world above, One Hunahpu’s firstborn sons are raised by their grandmother. Below, in Xibalba, One Hunahpu meets the rebellious Lady Blood, and their love leads to twin sons, destined to restore balance to the cosmos–though they might need some trickster magic to survive the cruelty of their older half-brothers! Adapted from author David Bowles’s retellings and translations of essential pre-Columbian texts like the Popol Vuh, the Tales of the Feathered Serpent series brings Indigenous Mesoamerican stories alive for young readers!Check out the other titles in this series: RISE OF THE HALFLING KING - THE HERO TWINS AND THE MAGIC OF SONG

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781947627697
    Publication Date
    October 29, 2024
    Publisher
    Lee Low Books
    Original Publication Date
    October 29, 2024
    Page Count
    80
    Word Count
    3653
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2024014679
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~511L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    552664
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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