The Hero's Journey
In this step of the Hero's Journey, the hero faces an important decision: to decide whether they are the right person to go on their quest
What is Accepting the Call?
Who is Pingo?
What is the Garcia Caves?
Johnny was kidnapped and brainwashed by a tribe of this animal type
What are Cats?
The animal transformation of a magical human
What is a Tonal?
In this step of the Hero's Journey, the hero meets someone who may offer them additional training and talismans to help them on their journey
What is Help from a Mentor?
The god that is allied with Johnny and Carol
Who is Quetzalcoatl?
The Aztec name of the underworld
What is Mictlan
This is the item Johnny and Carol received, which gave them a second life after having their hearts taken out
What is a Jade?
The magical powers a nagual possesses
What is Xoxal?
In this step of the Hero's Journey, the hero braves through obstacles on their quest, while encountering individuals who will help them or harm them.
What is Trials, Allies, and Enemies?
This is the large dog who helped Johnny and Carol cross the river upon entering the Underworld
Who is Xolotl?
This is where Johnny and Carol are sent at the beginning of the book because their dad is too depressed.
What is Mexico?
Carol transformed into this type of animal to save Johnny from the cats who brainwashed him.
What are bats?
A human who possesses supernatural abilities to transform into animals
What is a Nagual?
In this step of the Hero's Journey, the hero has defeated their biggest enemy and have learned skills that make them more powerful and experienced. However, they may still face an additional conflict
What is Master of Two Worlds?
This High Lord who tore out Johnny and Carol's heart
Who is Kisin?
What are the nine deserts?
This part of an animal grabbed Johnny as he and Carol were crossing the river on Xolotl's back
What is a tentacle?
What is Tzapame?
In this step of the Hero's Journey, the hero rises to higher suspense and stakes, as they get close to confronting the ultimate enemy in their lives
What is The Approach?
The full name of Johnny and Carol's grandma
Who is Helga Barron de Quintero?
What is Xibalba?
Johnny received this item from Huitzilopochtli to help him shift more efficiently
A strand of hair
A large obsidian mirror used to travel between realms
What is Chay Abah?