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The Boy Who Wouldn't Obey: A Mayan Legend

Written by Anne Rockwell

Illustrated by Anne Rockwell

Greenwillow (2000)

According to Mayan legend, Chac is one of the gods of the sky who control rain, wind, thunder, and lighting. But all his powers can't give him the patience to handle a mischievous mortal boy he plucks from the forest to be his servant.

REVIEWS

“ Playful watercolors lined in pen fill the pages and mirror the child's mischievous nature...An entertaining, appealing addition to folklore collections. ”

— School Library Journal

“ Rockwell's ink-lined watercolors are characteristically cheery as they incorporate elements from traditional Mayan art. ”

— Booklist