Magic Maize
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Magic Maize is a short children's novel 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. First published in 1953, it was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1954.
Mary and Conrad Buff
Mary Buff and Conrad Buff were married childrens novel writers. Between 1937 and 1968, they collaborated on both text and illustrations to produce fourteen books...
. Set in contemporary Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
, it describes the life and adventures of a boy from a traditional Mayan Indian family. First published in 1953, it was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1954.