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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. The novel, illustrated by the author, was first published in 1933 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934.

References

1. "Stories Addressed to the Adolescent Girl". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2 December 1933. p. 15. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
2. Currie, George (12 November 1933). "A Few Samples of Books Written for the Children's Hour". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. p. 16 BC. Retrieved 7 February 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 2009-12-30.

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