The Well of Sacrifice
Mar 1999 · HarperCollins
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Eveningstar Macaw lives in a glorious Mayan city in the ninth century. When the king falls ill and dies, the city begins to crumble. An evil high priest, Great Skull Zero, orders the sacrifice of those who might become king, including Eveningstar's beloved brother. Suspicious of the High Priest's motives, Eveningstar attempts to save her brother, thus becoming an acknowledged enemy of the High Priest. Condemned to be thrown into the Well of Sacrifice, Eveningstar must find a way not only to save her own life but to rescue her family and her city from the tyrannical grasp of Great Skull Zero. Set against the vivid background of everyday life at the height of the Mayan golden age and illustrated with striking black-and-white paintings, Eveningstar's candid, gripping, and not-for-the-faint-of-heart account of the last days of a great city will have readers at the edge of their seats. Afterword.
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March 17, 2011
The Well of Sacrifice was a great book. But I only recommend it to only ages 10-13. You would have to know a little bit about Mayan Times!!! But still when I learned all about it the book was very interesting!!!!! I really do hope one day that they will make it into a movie but then the movie would have to be Rated R because there are some killing scenes and some fighting scenes. But it is a great book.
Andi Knight
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July 21, 2015
This is a young adult book but I couldn't put it down! Fantastic imagery and writing makes you feel like you're there. Good for young and old readers alike - don't dismiss it on account of age. Wonderful read - highly recommend!
Kayla Washington
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February 27, 2015
Read this book in 7th grade, I loved it then and still love it now many years later.
About the author
Chris Eboch is the author of over 30 books for children, including The Well of Sacrifice and the Haunted series. Visit her online at chriseboch.com
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