TRAVIS MUNOZ AND THE FIRE OF THE AZTECS BOOK 01

Karla Souza presents… TRAVIS MUÑOZ AND THE FIRE OF THE AZTECS A middle grade graphic novel about Aztec mythology, best friends, and baseball—from breakout creators Mark Stack and Anne Marcano! Before the eclipse changed everything, Travis Muñoz's biggest problems were math class and whether he would still be able to play on the same baseball team as his best friend Yolanda. Now, Travis has to deal with his uncle Hector telling him he's been chosen as the next warrior priest for an Aztec sun god. Which means, it’s his job to make sure the sun rises every morning. And his job to battle feathered snakemen who attack at random. Travis could probably manage both, if it weren't for the fact that Yolanda seems mad at him for being chosen over her. At least it's not the end of the world…yet.

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