The Flame of Peace: A Tale of the Aztecs

by Deborah Nourse Lattimore and Lattimore

Book Overview

To prevent the outbreak of war, a young Aztec boy must outwit nine evil lords of the night to obtain the flame of peace from Lord Morning Star.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060237082
• ISBN13: 9780060237080
• Release Date: September 1987
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

TRUE TO THE AZTEC CULTURE?

From the cover: Two Flint knows no better place on earth than his beautiful Aztec city. But one day a hostile army appears outside the city walls. When Two Flint's father goes to talk peace with the enemy, he never returns. Only when the magic flame from Lord Morning Star's sacred light burns in the great Aztec temple can men live as brothers. But the journey to the great god's home is fraught with terrors. And the long road beyond the great city walls is ruled by nine evil demons of darkness. Two Flint knows he must be brave. But can he succeed where so many others have failed? [Note: While the message of peace is an appropriate one for youngsters - recommended for ages 5 to 8 - I'm not convinced it is appropriate to the Aztec culture. However, it is a nice story and the illustrations will easily carry the text.]