Secret of the Andes (novel)
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 First edition | |
| Author | Ann Nolan Clark |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Jean Charlot |
| Cover artist | Jean Charlot |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel, Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 1952 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 120 |
| ISBN | 0140309268 |
Secret of the Andes is a children's novel written by Ann Nolan Clark and illustrated by Jean Charlot. It won the 1953 Newbery Medal.[1]
Cusi, a modern Inca boy, leaves his home high in the Andes Mountains to learn the mysterious secret of his ancient ancestors. Accompanied by his pet llama, Misti, he slowly discovers the truth about his birth and his people's ancient glory. Now he must prove himself worthy to be entrusted with the fabulous secret from the past.[2][3]
