And more books in the Rick Riordan Presents series are being published all the time! Other stories of modern kids dealing with the gods of ancient mythology include The Serpent’s Secret by Sayantani DasGupta, Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi, and The Savage Fortressby Sarwatt Chadda. It’s still a solid entry in the expanding Riordan-inspired universe, one with a disabled Latino boy finding his strength and a place in the world. (See “ The Golden Ratio of Sexism in Children’s Literature” ) But, probably better a superhero than a doormat for a female character, and less developed characters are also par for the course in plot-driven literature. More troubling to me is that it follows the current pattern of having more male characters with one unbelievably, super-strong female character who starts off so amazing there’s no room for a character arc. I personally find the relentless action of these books exhausting, but I’m sure many kids will still enjoy it. This is one of the new Rick Riordan presents books, and it follows that formula beat by beat using Maya mythology. Cab’s spare eyeballs are off on a quest to stop the end of the world and find out who Zane’s father is. Soon, Zane, Brooks, Zane’s crazy Uncle Hondo, and one of Ms. Cab, turns out to be a real seer, who also tells him that things are about to get bad. But things heat up quickly with the arrival of a very cool-looking girl his own age, Brooks, who tells him that there’s a prophecy that he will be the one to release Ah-Puch, the Maya god of death, from his prison. The coolest thing about Zane’s life so far is the volcano in his back yard. Zane Obispo has never been able to make friends at his school in New Mexico due to his limp – one of the reasons he adopted his dog Rosie, who’s missing a leg. To survive, Zane will have to become the Storm Runner.The Storm Runner by J.C. When Zane decides to save his dog no matter the cost, he is thrust into an adventure full of surprising discoveries, dangerous secrets, and an all-out war between the gods, one of whom happens to be his father. Brooks turns into a hawk, a demon attacks them in a cave, and Rosie gives her all while trying to protect Zane.
Together they return to the volcano, where all kinds of crazy happens. A new girl at school, Brooks, informs him that he's destined to release an evil god from the ancient Maya relic he is imprisoned in-unless she can find and remove it first. What Zane doesn't know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world and he is at the center of a powerful prophecy. He'd much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McGimpster, or Uno-for his one good leg. Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging. Cervantes' contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology. Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents J.C.
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