The Dark Star of Itza: The Story of a Pagan Princess

The Dark Star of Itza: The Story of a Pagan Princess is a children's historical novel by Alida Malkus. It portrays the way of life in the Mayan cities of ancient Yucatán.[1] The novel, illustrated by Lowell Houser, was first published in 1930 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1931.[2]

References

  1. The Book Review Digest volume 26, H. W. Wilson Co., 1931, p. 679
  2. "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2009-12-30.


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