The Storm Runner, Hardcover

Contributor(s):

• Author: J. C. Cervantes

A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents
Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging. He'd much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McGimpster, or Uno--for his one good leg. What Zane doesn't know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world and he is at the center of a powerful prophecy. A new girl at school, Brooks, informs him that he's destined to release an evil god from the ancient Maya relic he is imprisoned in--unless she can find and remove it first. Together they return to the volcano, where all kinds of crazy happens. Brooks turns into a hawk, a demon attacks them in a cave, and Rosie gives her all while trying to protect Zane. When Zane decides to save his dog no matter the cost, he is thrust into an adventure full of surprising discoveries, dangerous secrets, and an all-out war between the gods, one of whom happens to be his father. To survive, Zane will have to become the Storm Runner. But how can he run when he can't even walk well without a cane?
 
Review citations

• Kirkus Reviews - 07/15/2018
• Booklist / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 84 - 08/01/2018
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• Booklist / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 84 - 08/01/2018
• Booklist / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 84 - 08/01/2018
• Booklist / Highly Recommended - pg. 84 - 08/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 65 - 08/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 65 - 08/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 65 - 08/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 65 - 08/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Highly Recommended - pg. 65 - 08/01/2018
• Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks - 09/01/2018
• Shelf Awareness - 10/05/2018