Dark Star of Itza
Author: first_name: Alida
last_name: Malkus
Language: English
Year: 1930

This Newbery Honor Book, published in 1930, is a historical fiction novel about Mayans in the 14th century A.D. Our protagonist, Nicte, is the Princess of Chichen Itza. Her exiciting adventures reveal a sophisticated culture that is very different from ours and is going through tumultuous times. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins