
By Donna Barba Higuera, Mariana Ruiz Johnson (Illustrator)
A god's quest to reclaim humanity's bones reveals a forgotten twin's dark truth.
In a daring quest to reclaim humanity's bones from the Underworld, the mighty Quetzalcoatl is joined by his enigmatic twin, Xolotl. Known as the god of lightning and death, Xolotl's true nature is shrouded in mystery. As the brothers navigate the perilous realms of gods and monsters, secrets unravel, challenging the very fabric of creation. What role does Xolotl truly play in this cosmic tale? Discover the untold story of a forgotten god and the origins of man—and man's best friend—in this captivating reimagining of an ancient Aztec myth.
It is said the mighty feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, helped create the earth. He is the hero who stole back the bones of humanity from the evil god of the Underworld. In his quest to bring humans to the earth, Quetzalcoatl’s dog-headed twin brother, Xolotl, was present. Not much is known of Xolotl, the god of lightning, death, and misfortune. A monster. This is what really happened. From Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera and illustrator Mariana Ruiz Johnson comes a singular reimagining of the Aztec myth of the origin of man–and man’s best friend–that is nothing short of a modern masterpiece.
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