Call Me Ixchel

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Mayan Goddess of the Moon

By Janie Havemeyer

Series: Thinking Girl's Treasury of Glorious Goddesses

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In Call Me Ixchel by Janie Havemeyer, readers are transported into a richly imagined world where they follow the captivating journey of a young girl chosen to embody the spirit of the powerful Mayan goddess, Ixchel. Through her adventures, she learns about bravery, identity, and the strength found in challenging traditions. This children's book beautifully blends mythology and personal growth, offering a story filled with wonder and discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in stories that weave together mythology and adventure, perfect for young readers who are captivated by strong female characters and cultural tales. If you're fascinated by ancient gods and goddesses and enjoy vibrant storytelling, this book could draw you into its magical narrative world.

Ixchel, Mayan Goddess of the Moon, is a spunky young goddess throwing lightning bolts with her friends until she meets and falls in love with the God of the Sun. Their tempestuous relationship leads to many colorful adventures, including an elopement across the Milky Way, a visit to the underworld, and a sojourn with the Vulture King. But can the s

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Call Me Ixchel, Mayan Goddess of the Moon, is a spunky young goddess throwing lightning bolts with her friends until she meets and falls in love with the God of the Sun. Their tempestuous relationship leads to many colourful adventures, including an elopement across the Milky Way, a visit to the underworld, and a sojourn with the Vulture King.

But can the sun and the moon stay together? Are they two halves of a whole, or a world apart? Does the rambunctious young goddess finally grow up—and where can you find her now?

Told by Ixchel in the first person, this lively book gives young readers a unique entry into the world of Mayan mythology. It provides interesting cultural and historical context in a non-fiction section illustrated with maps and photographs.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781937463960

Publisher: Goosebottom Books Llc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Goosebottom Books Llc

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Janie Havemeyer Series: Thinking Girl's Treasury of Glorious Goddesses

About the Author

Janie Havemeyer has worked as a museum educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, an elementary school teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a social studies curriculum designer. For the past six years, she has been working as a literacy tutor. She writes narrative, nonfiction picture books for children, and is busy thinking about the next eccentric character whose story she wants to tell. The author of Catherine de' Medici "The Black Queen," and Njinga "The Warrior Queen," she lives in San Francisco.

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