Earrings of Ixtumea [Paperback]

Kim Baccellia (Author)

Book Description

Fourteen-year-old Lupe Hernandez dismisses the legend about her Mexican grandmother's magical earrings as a silly fairytale, despite recurring nightmares of human sacrifice. But then the earrings thrust her into the parallel world of Ixtumea.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Dream Realm 2006 - Finalist (in Young Adult category)

"Refreshing use of Latino folk tales and culture gives a new twist to a familiar tale."
--Writer's Post Journal

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Virtual Tales (July 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978215710
• ISBN-13: 978-0978215712
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,611,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earrings of Ixtumea, November 20, 2007

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M. Kelsey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earrings of Ixtumea (Paperback)

A very fun book with a spunky main character, Lupe.

I enjoyed the way this author takes us to another world, and the great imagery she uses.

I especially liked Lupe, whose teenage voice is perfect for this YA fantasy. At no inclination of her own, Lupe is swept from modern-day life into that of her heritage. The world of Ixtumea is filled with intrigue, danger, and it is where Lupe learns of her destiniy.

Kudos to this author for a fun, imaginative book with a rich setting and an interesting plot.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A well crafted tale, September 28, 2007

By 

Gerald D. George "Jake George, Native America... - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earrings of Ixtumea (Paperback)

Earrings of Ixtumea by Kim Baccellia, was a found diamond in a field of young teenage novels. As a editor I often review young adult manuscripts for publication. Earrings of Ixtumea was recommended to me by a friend to read, as a refreshing change from the pack of average novels.

Earrings of Ixtumea, stands out by well written prose, fantastic character development and a great plot. Add them all together and Kim Baccellia, weaves a story taking place in the modern day world, and a second dimension. Her movement from one to the other is not only believable but well written and a masterful change of venue for young Lupe.

Lupe is not interested in the stories of her Grandmother about tales of the old days in a mystical land. But try as she might she listens to her Grandmother even if she didn't want mean to. Lupe finds herself as the only chance of saving a land that is both foreign to her as it is familiar. Lupe with the help of a hansom warrior and spirits wins against evil.

This book should be in every young adult woman's stocking this holiday season. A must read. Brava Kim, Well done.

Jake George
Sage Words Services,
Senior editor, Virtual Tales Publications

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read, September 4, 2007

By 

Annmarie G. Mcghee "Rie" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earrings of Ixtumea (Paperback)

A beautifully written book with adventure on every page. Lupe is an incredibly strong young girl with insecurities. But she's got a awesome family backing her up. I love the web and the Spider Goddess. There are so many uniques aspects -- and surprises -- about this book. You'll have to read it to see for yourself.