In 1415, two young boys from two different towns in ancient Mexico meet up, and
despite having an initial disagreement, become fast friends. Kuini is
from the Highlands and Coyotl is from a large city in the lowlands.
When Kuini agrees to visit Coyotl's town he is awestruck by the vast
pyramids and temples. He is also very wary. After Coyotl is summoned
to the palace, Kuini is on his own to find his way out. He finds
himself defending a young girl from soldiers who are part of a visiting
delegation. The leader of the soldiers is an Aztec warlord and is
impressed by how the boy fights his men and he ensures the lad gets away
safely. However, the girl will lead him on some misadventures, which
will in turn get Kuini taken prisoner. Fortunately the leader of the
soldiers gets him released into his custody.
This new situation will result in Kuini falling into another adventure
as he helps the delegation make their escape from the clutches of an
emperor who wants them dead. The end result brings quite a surprise to
the lad, and eventually disappointment.
A good, quick read by author Zoe Saadia.
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