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Synopsis
Mixcati's people are descended from the Olmec Jaguar Gods and she is fated for great things—both wonderful and dangerous. She can, unexpectedly and without warning, turn into a living, wild Jaguar, just as her ancestors have done since time immemorial. Once stolen into slavery, she must struggle to survive and to learn to fulfill her destiny in an Aztec culture that understands her strength, fears her power and wants her dead. She must face destruction at their hands—or come into her true power as The Jaguar Princess.
Is The Jaguar Princess appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book contains themes of slavery, violence inherent to Aztec culture, and life-threatening danger. The protagonist faces persecution and must fight to survive in a hostile environment.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include slavery, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers will be captivated by Mixcatl's ability to transform into a jaguar and her journey to discover her true power while navigating a dangerous ancient civilization.