The Winged Girl of Knossos

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Winged Girl of Knossos is a children's historical novel by Erick Berry. Set in Bronze Age Crete, [1] it is based on Greek mythology, Cretan history, and archaeological findings. The central character is Inas, [2] the daughter of the inventor Daidalos. [3] The novel, illustrated by the author, was first published in 1933 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Stories Addressed to the Adolescent Girl". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. December 2, 1933. p. 15. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  2. ↑ Currie, George (November 12, 1933). "A Few Samples of Books Written for the Children's Hour". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. p. 16 BC. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  3. ↑ The Newbery Companion by John Thomas Gillespie and Corinne J. Naden, Libraries Unlimited, 2001 p. 68
  4. ↑ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association . Retrieved December 30, 2009.


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