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The Well of Sacrifice
Eveningstar Macaw lives in a glorious Mayan city in the ninth century. When the king falls ill and dies, the city begins to crumble. An evil high priest, Great Skull Zero, orders the sacrifice of those who might become king, including Eveningstar’s beloved brother.
As Eveningstar attempts to stop the sacrifice and to save her brother, [...]
Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) Themes: 9th century, Evil, Family, human sacrifice, Maya, priest, Rescue, ritual, tyranny Leave a comment
A Guatemalan Family
In this book, you will meet the Mendez family, Maya Indians who made a dangerous escape to flee the civil war in their native Guatemala.
Other Descriptors: Nonfiction, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: custom, Family, human right, Journey, Maya, refugee, social life Leave a comment
Colibri
Kidnapped when she was very young by an unscrupulous man who has forced her to lie and beg to get money, a twelve-year-old Mayan girl endures an abusive life, always wishing she could return to the parents she can hardly remember.
Other Descriptors: Americas, Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) Themes: Economic conditions, Politics Comments closed
Children Of Guatemala
Presents an overview of the history, geography, and people of Guatemala by introducing Mayan, Cakchiquel, Ladino, and Garifuna children.
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