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

Demigod twins must use song and trickery to restore cosmic balance.

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80 pages· 3,653 words· Est. 41 min read· ~510L

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant retelling of an Indigenous Mexican tale, twin demigods are born in the Land of the Dead. Tasked with restoring cosmic harmony, they must navigate a world of magic and danger. As they face their older half-brothers' cruelty, will their trickster spirit and magical songs be enough to fulfill their destiny? Dive into a world where ancient myths come alive, and every note could change the fate of the cosmos.

From the publisher

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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