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by: Clare Bell  Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780812515169 ISBN: 0812515161 Label: Tor Books Manufacturer: Tor Books Number Of Items: 1 Publication Date: 1994-09 Publisher: Tor Books Studio: Tor Books Related Items:
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 Rating: - A Wonderful FantasyThis story's ability to to draw the reader in is remarkable. I picked up this book because I was familiar with the author and because of the good reviews. When I finally got the book in the mail I said to myself "what was I thinking!!?"(since the cover art is cheesy, and there was no cover art to look at when I ordered this book... I know... never judge a book by its cover) but I picked it up anyways and started reading... I kid you not, I was held from page one! Without giving the ... Read More Rating: - Absolutely Enthralling!!!Although meant for young adults, this book is certainly one that any adult could enjoy. For starters, I don't believe there are many fictional books which are incorporated with information regarding the ancient Olmecs and Aztecs. Bell's book is the first I've come across that provides the reader with more than just a brief insight into those ancient cultures. Further, Bell takes her time in developing the plot, prolongs it as much as she can without boring the reader (but who could get bored ... Read More Rating: - this bookThis book is excellent. I read it in 6th grade and loved it. It's length daunted me at first but the content makes it a breeze. It's rich and detailed. You can at time almost believe you could be a were-jaquar as well. It is a rich tapestry. I recommend it to everyone. I was so upset when I found it was out of print. Rating: - One of the greatest books I've ever read!I first read this book when I was nine years old, and even nine years later I hace never forgotten the gripping emotions I feel when reading it. I am quite an avid reader, usually going through as many as ten books in a week. Naturally, I have come across many different types of books ranging from horrid to wonderful. This story not only managed to enthrall me, it drew me into the story and made me feel like I was there with Mixcatl all throughout the story. I am currently reading it to my eleven-year ... Read More Rating: - this is a great bookthis book is a good book i have it already but i wanted to by another one i juat wanted to say this is a great book and i highly recomended it 
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