The Princess and the Warrior, Duncan Tonatiuh
The Princess and the Warrior, Duncan Tonatiuh
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The Princess and the Warrior
A Tale of Two Volcanoes

Author: Duncan Tonatiuh

Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon

Unabridged: 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/18/2016

Synopsis

Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side. So two volcanoes were formed: Iztaccihuatl, who continues to sleep, and Popocatepetl, who spews ash and smoke, trying to wake his love.

About Duncan Tonatiuh

Duncan Tonatiuh is an award-winning Mexican-American author and illustrator. His books include the Pura Belpre Honor Award winners Dear Primo, Diego Rivera, and Pancho Rabbit and the Sibert Honor Award winners Separate Is Never Equal and Funny Bones. Born in Mexico, he graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City. He is inspired by Pre-Columbian art, and his aim is to create images and stories that honor the past in a way that is relevant today.

About Timothy Andrés Pabon

Timothy Andrés Pabon is an actor and a voice actor, who has been seen on House of Cards and The Wire. As a stage actor, he has worked Off-Broadway, and his regional credits include Center Stage, The Shakespeare Theatre, The Hippodrome, and GALA Hispanic Theatre, among others. Both a Spanish and English audiobook narrator, he has narrated over sixty books, one of which was nominated for a 2015 SOVAS award. He is from Washington, D.C.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on November 17, 2022

It's been a while since I've read this book and since then I've grown to adore Tonatiuh's work more. This specific story focuses on a princess who falls in love with warrior who is sent away to prove his worth to the princess' father. It's the Tonatiuh's version of the origin story of Iztaccihuatl a......more

Goodreads review by Calista on February 02, 2018

Happy Groundhog Day! I couldn't get a groundhog story for today, so I have an Aztec Myth instead. I loved the art which seemed to be inspired by Aztec art. I enjoyed the myth and the telling of it. It is like a version of Romeo and Juliet where instead of both killing themselves, they turn into volc......more

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