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Magic maize

Mary Buff, Conrad Buff

1953·76 pages·children

History & Politics Literary Fiction

Newbery Medal (1954) · Nominee

It is the story of Fabian, a Mayan Indian boy, who uncovers a rare jade earplug while secretly planting "magic maize." The earplug and maize lead to adventures so unusual that even Fabian's stubborn father is convinced that the old and new can live in peace.

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Magic maize

Mary Buff, Conrad Buff

Newbery Medal (1954) · Nominee

Year

1953

Pages

76

Audience

children

History & Politics Literary Fiction

Description

It is the story of Fabian, a Mayan Indian boy, who uncovers a rare jade earplug while secretly planting "magic maize." The earplug and maize lead to adventures so unusual that even Fabian's stubborn father is convinced that the old and new can live in peace.

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