Xolo by Donna Barba Higuera audiobook

Xolo: How One Good Dog God Saved Humankind

By Donna Barba Higuera
Read by Robb Moreira

Recorded Books, Recorded Books, Inc. 9781646147021

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9798899735059

  • ISBN: 9798228844285

Runtime: 0.95 Hours
Category: Fiction/Fantasy
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

Summary

Summary

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 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.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“A winning reflection on what it means to be an underdog.” Publisher’s Weekly

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Author

Author Bio: Donna Barba Higuera

Author Bio: Donna Barba Higuera

Donna Barba Higuera  is the author of the picture books El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! and It’s Navidad, El Cucuy!, and she is also the author of the middle-grade novels The Last Cuentista, winner of the Newbery Medal and Pura Belpré Award; Alebrijes, winner of the Pura Belpré Honor, and Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, winner of a Pura Belpré Honor, the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor, and a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award. She grew up dodging dust devils in the oil fields of central California. She was a daydreamer, constantly blending life experiences and folklore into stories. For more information, visit dbhiguera.com.

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Available Formats : Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction/Fantasy
Runtime: 0.95
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English