Quetzal's Labyrinth
$33.12
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2026
Summary
Twelve-year old Diego discovers the Aztec gods are real, and he must journey into a deadly labyrinth to stop a vengeful power from destroying the world in this twisty, action-packed fantasy.
“This book has it all-humor, mythological intrigue, suspenseful adventure. I adored it.”
Diego never believed his abuelo’s stories of gods and monsters and the ancient magic woven through Mexican history. Not until he finds himself sprinting down a dark hallway, chased by a beast straight …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217028931 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Karla Arenas Valenti |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“This book has it all—humor, mythological intrigue, suspenseful adventure. I adored it.” —Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor author of Other Words for Home and A Rover’s Story
“I fell headfirst into this book and never wanted to climb back out! Full of humor, mythology, and rip-roaring adventure, Quetzal’s Labyrinth takes readers to a world so alive with magic and wonder it sparkles off the page.” —Kate O’Shaughnessy, author of the Newbery Honor winner The Wrong Way Home
★ “Intricate worldbuilding and a cast of complex, memorable characters secure this novel’s place among the best of middle-grade mythological fantasy….Epic, imaginative, and thoroughly entertaining, this standout fantasy will leave readers eager for more. An irresistible adventure that tackles fresh lore.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Arenas Valenti crafts an enthralling fantasy adventure steeped in Aztec lore….captivating.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A heroic journey through the Aztec world that would work particularly well for fans of mythological beings and quests.” —School Library Journal
Karla Arenas Valenti
Karla Arenas Valenti grew up in Mexico City in a house built around a tree. Her childhood was filled with fantastical elements, which she incorporates into her books—taking readers on journeys steeped in magical realism, fantasy, and big philosophical questions.
Karla is the recipient of the Pura Belpre Award, and her middle grade novels Lola and Loteria have received a combined seven starred reviews. She currently resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband and three kids, two cats, and hundreds of books.
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