Polloman: The Curse of El Raton: A Graphic Novel($24.99Value)

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In this middle-grade graphic novel debut by Gonzalo Alvarez, the fate of Aztlan, the mythical homeland of the Aztec people, rests on one boy’s shoulders. Emanuel is a chicken. He’d rather play with his canicas than stand up to bullies. Even the characters in his abuelita’s folk stories scare him. So imagine his surprise when one of those characters, El Raton, appears in his bedroom one night to steal his canicas and drag him through a portal into Aztlan, home to the ancient Aztecs. Thankfully , Emanuel is rescued by a shapeshifter named Chiko, who introduces him to this magical land, where fabled monsters of his childhood run amok. It’s not before long Emanuel discovers he is the Sun Warrior, wielder of the Sun Stone, protector of Aztlan. Only he can put an end to El Raton’s reign and free the people of Aztlan from his terror. Can Emanuel find the courage to embrace his newfound power, save the people of Aztlan and find his way home? Or will he become just another one of Abuelita’s folk tales? “I have a new favorite hero and his name is …Polloman!” - Raul the Third Gonzalo Alvarez is an illustrator, game designer, and author of the fantasy adventure graphic novel series POLLOMAN (2027, HarperAlley). His work blends Aztec mythology and modern-day Mexican folklore to tell a coming-of-age story about a young boy transported to the magical world of his ancestors. He is also illustrating the picture book PRINCESS AND THE PIÑATA (Levine Querido). He created the internationally acclaimed video game BORDERS (2017), inspired by immigration stories, and co-founded Studio Tecuanis to create NAWALLI: THE AZTEC CARD GAME (2023). He works with his co-creator and partner, Grace Chadwick, in Port Arthur, Texas. He loves all things fantasy, mythology, and playing the bass. Gonzalo is represented by Marietta B. Zacker at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency. View his work at www.gonzzink.com