The Winged Girl of Knossos
| Author | Erick Berry |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Erick Berry |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Appleton |
Publication date | 1932 |
| Publication place | United States |
The Winged Girl of Knossos is a 1932 children's fantasy novel written and illustrated by Erick Berry. Set in Bronze Age Crete,[1][2] it is based on Greek mythology, Cretan history, and archaeological findings. The central character is Inas,[3] the daughter of the inventor Daidalos.[4] Berry received a Newbery Honor for the book in 1933.[5]
References
- ^ "Stories Addressed to the Adolescent Girl". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. December 2, 1933. p. 15. Retrieved February 7, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Attaya, Miriam (June 3, 1934). "The Winged Girl of Knossos". The Times-Picayune. p. 7. Retrieved December 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 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 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Gillespie, John Thomas; Naden, Corinne J. (2001). The Newbery Companion: Booktalk and Related Materials for Newbery Medal and Honor Books. Libraries Unlimited. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-56308-813-1.
- ^ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 14, 2025.