LEGENDS OF AXOLOTL: THROUGH OBSIDIAN GLASS

A Secret Buried in Obsidian. A Darkness That Never Forgets.Inspired by Aztec mythology, this gripping third installment is an epic illustrated chapter book where light deceives, mirrors remember, and the cost of being overlooked finally surfaces.On Sky Mountain, where gods are born and the fate of worlds is decided, something has shifted. Nana, the steady heart of the Council, has not been seen since the sacrifice of the Fifth Sun. In the void he leaves, a forgotten brother begins to move.Tezcatlipoca was given the gift of seeing all, even when no one saw him. With his Smoking Mirror in hand and a chilling bargain on his soul, he is done waiting. Quetzalcoatl is locked behind enchanted glass. A goddess of the hunt is forced into chains. Four small kittens are missing. And the Council, blind to the storm in its own halls, fractures under whispers no one can trace.But one young god is paying attention. Tecciztecatl, the moon math prodigy who saved the Fifth Sun, has been keeping a quiet log of anomalies. Twenty-one entries. Hidden corridors. A growl behind a sealed wall. The numbers no longer add up.Far below, in the heart of an ancient lake, a jaguar statue with amber eyes begins to glow. And beyond starlight, an ancient Dark Force watches a familiar constellation burn brighter, and whispers a single word.Soon.Inside This Illustrated Chapter BookEpic storytelling rooted in Aztec legend and folkloreTwelve chapters plus Prologue and EpilogueRich illustrations of Sky Mountain, the Cathedral of Light, and the wild jungleGlowria's Glimmer-Notes with riddles, reflections, and Explorer promptsAn expanding cast of gods, guardians, and rising villainsGlossary, Pronunciation Guide, and Who's Who character directoryA Story About Family, Choices, and Paying AttentionFour brothers raised under the same stars walk four very different paths. A mother fights silently to protect her young. A young scientist finds the courage to speak up when something is wrong.Blending myth, mystery, science, and heart, this book invites middle grade readers to ask: What happens when a gift goes unseen? When does ambition cross into harm? What is the difference between looking and truly seeing?Perfect for readers ages 8 to 12 who love illustrated chapter books, mythology, fantasy adventure, and layered heroes and villains. New readers can start here. Returning readers will finally learn what truly happened the day the Fifth Sun was born.The mirror has been watching.The shadows are shifting.The legend continues!!!