The Heron Princess (Legendarios #4)
Written by Karla Arenas Valenti
Illustrated by Vanessa Morales
Published by Aladdin
It’s been a few months since Emma and Martín moved to Chicago. When they first arrived, their family thought outgoing Emma would adjust quickly and shy Martín might have a harder time making friends. But surprisingly, Martín is fitting in just fine, while Emma wants to go back to Mexico more than anything.
She might not be able to go back to their previous home, but she can visit Mexico in the book of legends! And even better, this time the twins are joined by their abuela on the adventure. The book brings them into the story of Princess Hapunda and Lake Pátzcuaro. When an enemy tribe demands that Hapunda’s father hand her over to them, she faces a difficult choice: go with their enemies or refuse and risk her people’s safety.
Can the twins find a way to help the princess out of the tricky situation, or is this a tale without a happy ending?
Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore:
- Wrath of the Rain God (Legendarios #1)
- The Beginning of All Things (Legendarios #2)
- The Child King of Uxmal (Legendarios #3)
Primary ISBN: 9781665936088
Publication Date: April 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 07 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Genre: Fantasy & Folklore, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States (Chicago IL)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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