Fifteen year old Acolmiztli, crown prince of a Pre Columbian Mexico (c. 1418), wants nothing more than to see Tetzcoco thrive. But after a palace plot leaves his father dead, Acolmiztli is forced into exile with his mother and siblings, where they must seek refuge in the wilderness as their lives depend on it. After a coyote comes to their aid by helping Acolmiztli find his way, he takes on the new name of Nezahualcoyotl, or fasting coyote (“Neza” for short). A blend of poetry and prose, including translations of surviving poems written by Nezahualcoyotl, translated from classical Nahuatl by David Bowles, this action-packed epic takes readers on an adventure, bringing to life one of Mexico’s most treasured heroes – Nezahualcoyotl.
- ISBN: 9781646141777
- Author: David Bowles
- Illustrator: Amanda Mijangos
- Published: 2022 , Levine Querido
- Themes: Adventure, Betrayal, coyote, epic, Historical Fiction, Mexico, Pre-columbian Mexico, Revenge, Royalty
- Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Mexico, Pura Belpré, Young Adult (ages 14-18)
- No. of pages: 440