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Set in ninth‑century Guatemala, the story follows a brave Mayan girl who discovers the High Priest’s deadly practice of sacrificing those who challenge his authority. Determined to safeguard her community, she confronts the injustice and emerges a hero.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Chris Eboch
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