The Corn Grows Ripe
| Author | Dorothy Rhoads |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Follett |
Publication date | 1956 |
| Publication place | United States |
The Corn Grows Ripe is a 1956 children's novel written by Dorothy Rhoads. The story follows a lazy 12-year-old Mayan boy, Dionisio, living in the Yucatán, who must assume his father's farming duties after his father breaks his leg in an accident.[1] It was a Newbery Honor book in 1957.[2]
References
- ^ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. ISBN 1-59158-313-6.
- ^ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 7, 2025.