Magic Maize
Magic Maize is a children's novella written and illustrated by Mary and Conrad Buff. Set in contemporary Guatemala, it describes the life and adventures of a boy from a traditional Mayan Indian family.[1] First published in 1953, it was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1954.[2]
References[]
- ^ The Newbery Companion by John Thomas Gillespie and Corinne J. Naden, Libraries Unlimited, 2001, p. 193
- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
Categories:
- 1953 American novels
- American children's novels
- Newbery Honor-winning works
- Novels set in Guatemala
- Houghton Mifflin books
- 1953 children's books
- Children's novellas
- 1950s children's novel stubs