The Prince & The Coyote

David Bowles, Amanda Mijangos (illustrator)

We’re in 1418 Mesoamerica. When the king of Tetzcoco is killed, the 15 year old crown prince runs for his life. He survives a winter in the wilderness with the help of a coyote, before re-emerging more mature, patient and bent on revenge. This is an action-packed adventure, a poetic story of love and loss, and a well-researched historical novel about the early life of Nezahualcóyotl, the remarkable Aztec king who is credited with ushering in a golden age of music, learning and engineering. The retelling incorporates poems attributed to Nezahualcóyotl, translated from Nahuatl by the author. Compelling historical fiction, richly illustrated by an award-winning Mexican artist.