Brooks turns into a hawk, a demon attacks them in a cave, and Rosie gives her all while trying to protect Zane. Together they return to the volcano, where all kinds of crazy happens. A new girl at school, Brooks, informs him that he's destined to release an evil god from the ancient Maya relic he is imprisoned in-unless she can find and remove it first. What Zane doesn't know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world and he is at the center of a powerful prophecy. He'd much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McGimpster, or Uno-for his one good leg. Cervantes! Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging. The Storm Runner is a great introduction to Mayan mythology, but the adventure story is the main draw to this book, with a self-deprecating hero, modern humour, and excitement to the bitter end.A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents and New York Times bestselling author J. To battle Ah-Puch, though, Zane turns to the Great Mayan gods for guidance and his cane becomes his lethal weapon, not an impediment.Ī story with a self-doubting, limping hero and with a single parent will be a welcome read for young people who also feel different and face their own challenges. Persevering, Zane and Brooks survive perils including an enchanted basketball duel, helped by an energy-drink-guzzling giant. When Zane’s dog Rosie is attacked by demons, however, he makes a sacrifice to protect those he loves, giving Ah-Puch the upper hand. Zane travels to ephemeral lands to defeat Ah-Puch, along with Brooks, who morphs between girl and hawk. As Zane learns about his father and his noble Mayan heritage, he is filled with pride and fear. Mayan prophecy states Zane is destined to release Ah-Puch, the god of death, from a 1,000-year entrapment.

Zane enjoys spending time exploring his backyard, the New Mexican desert, but when a plane crashes into a local volcano, a series of unbelievable events unfurl.

The storm runner book