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The storm runner by J. C. Cervantes.
Jennifer Cervantes grew up in San Diego, California where she discovered her love for Maya and Aztec mythology. She now lives in New Mexico with her family. Her wish is that children everywhere see themselves reflected in the pages of the books that inspire them. She believes in magic, always roots for the underdog, an d eats salsa with nearly every meal.
She is a New York Times best-selling author of books for children and young adults. Her books have appeared on national lists, including the American Booksellers Association New Voices, Barnes and Noble’s Best Young Reader Books, and Favorite MG Science Fiction/Fantasy Top Ten Books, as well as Amazon’s Best Books of the Month. She has earned multiple awards and recognitions, including the New Mexico Book Award, and the Zia Book Award.
About the book:
2020-2021 LYRC book, reading level 4.4= 14 AR points
A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents!
Zane Obispo spends every day exploring the sleeping volcano in his backyard. "The Beast" as he calls it, is the one place where he can escape other kids, who make fun of him because he has a limp and walks with a cane.
After a twin-engine plane crashes into The Beast, a mysterious girl named Brooks shows up at Zane's doorstep, insisting that they meet at the volcano, where she will reveal a terrible secret. Zane agrees, mostly because beautiful girls like her don't usually talk to him. Brooks tells him that the volcano is actually a centuries-old prison for the Maya god of death, whose destiny is directly tied to Zane's. No way, Zane thinks. He's just a thirteen-year old nobody, and destiny or no destiny, he wants nothing to do with any of it, especially some god of death.
But Brooks opens his eyes to the truth: magic, monsters, and gods are real, and Zane is at the center of an ancient prophecy that could mean the destruction of the world. Suddenly finding himself entangled in a web of dangerous secrets, Zane embarks on a quest that will take him far from home and test him to the very core.
Feisty heroes, tricky gods, murderous demons, and spirited giants are just some of the pleasures that await in this fresh and funny take on Maya mythology, as rich and delicious as a mug of authentic hot chocolate.
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1. What was Mom excited about in the beginning of the story?
A. Her son could walk normally again.
B. Her son had been accepted to a private school.
C. Her husband had returned.
D. She had gotten a new job.
2. What did Zane like to do during the day?
A. Play video games
B. Help in a greenhouse
C. Read books
D. Go hiking
3. Who gave Mom the gift for Zane?
A. Ms. Cab
B. Mr. Chang
C. Zane's father
D. A teacher at the Private School
4. At what age did Zane receive the Mayan Mythology book?
A. Five years old
B. Six years old
C. Seven years old
D. Eight years old
5. What does Zane have that most other children don't have?
A. A special breed of dog
B. His own volcano
C. The ability to teach himself
D. A mother that loves him
6. What is Zane's fear about others discovering the volcano?
A. That it will cause too much publicity
B. That he won't be able to go there anymore
C. That others will destroy the beauty of the land
D. That it will wake the ancient spirits
7. How did Zane learn to be a boss at balancing?
A. By practicing walking lines
B. By exercising daily
C. By walking his dog
D. By walking the edge of the volcano rim
8. Why was Zane afraid to share what he saw crash into the crater?
A. He didn't want to sound crazy.
B. He didn't want anyone to know about the volcano.
C. He was afraid they would attack him.
D. He did not want to upset his mother.
9. Who could sense the danger of the volcano?
A. Ms. Cab
B. Zane's mother
C. Mr. O
D. Officer Smart
10. What terrified Zane the most about the monster?
A. Its wings and yellow teeth
B. Its roar
C. The face that he couldn't outrun it
D. That it might attack his mother
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“Note to self: Never ask someone if it’s going to hurt unless you’re 100 percent prepared for the truth.”
― J.C. Cervantes, The Storm Runner
