Winged Girl of Knossos

Winged Girl of Knossos is a children's historical novel by Erick Berry. Set in Bronze Age Crete, it is based on Greek mythology, Cretan history, and archaeological findings. The central character is Inas, the daughter of the inventor Daidalos.[1] The novel, illustrated by the author, was first published in 1933 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934.[2]

References

  1. The Newbery Companion by John Thomas Gillespie and Corinne J. Naden, Libraries Unlimited, 2001 p. 68
  2. "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2009-12-30.


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