Young Adult Fiction
Stories of destiny, courage, and ancient lands
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Xume the Maya
A children's and young adult novel set on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. When an oil spill devastates Xume's pristine coastline, a young Maya boy discovers a god-given power within himself — and rises as a beacon of hope to confront the perpetrators and protect his ancient homeland.
- ISBN
- 9781837943630
- Pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Age
- Young Adult (13+)
- Price
- £7.99 / $7.99
- Genre
- Children & YA Fiction
- Publisher
- Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie
About the Author
Robert Levitz is a Texas-based author and journalist whose writing has appeared in newspapers and magazines across the United States. With a background in editorial work and a passion for storytelling, he brings vivid settings and heartfelt characters to life for young readers.
His debut children's and young adult novel, Xume the Maya, draws on the rich landscapes and heritage of the Yucatan Peninsula to tell a story of courage, consequence, and the power of one voice to protect a community.
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