The Dark Star of Itza: The Story of a Pagan Princess
| First published | 1930 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Harcourt, Brace & Company |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Type | Novel |
| Cover art | Lowell Houser |
| Pages | xv+217 |
Notes
US writer "of historical juveniles insubstantially tinged with fantasy; of sf interest is [this one], a Lost Race tale set in southern Mexico; a vision of Mayan civilization is intensely and informatively conveyed." --SFE biographical entry by John Clute
1st ed.
Price from listing by Anne Carroll Moore NY Herald Tribune 1930-09-28 pSM8
October publication probable.
September listings by ACM, above, are "chosen from an early examination of the fall lists", of which some or many are not yet published.
Review by Anne T. Eaton, NY Times -10-12 pBR7 "New Children's Books".
Listing, NYHT -11-02 pJ24 "Books of the Week".
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Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | John Newbery Medal | Newbery Medal | Nominee/Finalist |