Zane just got accepted to a new private school.

He’s learning to deal, though, and is a crazy-fast hobbler. One has always been shorter than the other, so he walks with a limp and uses a cane. Recently, they even found a secret entrance that leads inside.Įr, except that Zane was born with mismatched legs. He and Rosie spend a lot of time climbing around on it. What’s not to like?Īnd did I mention the volcano in Zane’s backyard? Cab, who works as a phone psychic and pays Zane to help her out. Ortiz, who grows top secret chile-pepper varieties in his garden, and Ms. His uncle Hondo is a fun housemate, even though he’s maybe a little too addicted to pro wrestling and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.Īs for the neighbors, Zane only has two: friendly Mr. He gets to spend a lot of his time out in the desert of New Mexico, wandering and exploring with his faithful boxer-dalmatian, Rosie. Since last year, he’s been homeschooled, which means the other kids can’t pick on him anymore. But how can he run when he can't even walk well without a cane?įeisty heroes, tricky gods, murderous demons, and spirited giants are just some of the pleasures that await in this fresh and funny take on Maya mythology, as rich and delicious as a mug of authentic hot chocolate. To survive, Zane will have to become the Storm Runner.

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. 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.Ī 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. 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.

The storm runner book