Call Me Ixchel: Mayan Goddess of the Moon
A Treasury of Glorius Goddesses
The tagline of this series, “A Treasury of Glorious Goddesses,” sums up the noble aim of the books: to educate young readers on little-known mythology and to open minds to other cultures and alternate understandings of the world. In Call Me Ixchel, like the Mayan legend, Ixchel runs away with the sun god. Obviously toned down from the original to be appropriate for children, this book details the myth clearly. The novelized format makes for an accessible, compelling read, at the same time enlightening readers to an important Mayan tale and revealing the heroic abilities of a lively young girl. Ages nine to thirteen.
Reviewed by
Aimee Jodoin
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