The Princess and the Warrior

Written by Duncan Tonatiuh

A warrior's love faces a deadly challenge and a deceitful enemy. Will love conquer all or end in eternal slumber?

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40 pages· 839 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 770L

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Bookroo's summary

Princess Izta loves the brave warrior Popoca, but her father demands he defeat the enemy Jaguar Claw to win her hand. As Popoca nears victory, a deceitful message claims his death, plunging Izta into a deep sleep. Popoca returns, unable to wake her, and remains by her side. Their love transforms into two volcanoes: Iztaccíhuatl, eternally sleeping, and Popocatépetl, erupting with ash, striving to awaken his beloved. Can love transcend even the deepest slumber, or will it remain a tragic legend? Discover the timeless tale of devotion and destiny.

From the publisher

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: Iztaccíhuatl, who continues to sleep, and Popocatépetl, who spews ash and smoke, trying to wake his love.