The Good Master
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The Good Master (1935) is a children's novel written and illustrated by Kate Seredy. It was named a Newbery Honor book in 1936. The Good Master is set in the Hungarian countryside before World War I and tells the story of wild young Kate, who goes to live with her Uncle's family when her father can't control her and at the end she goes back to her father. At Uncle Marton's suggestion, Kate and her father move back to the country to live, to be near Marton and his wife and son. Like his brother Marton, Kate's father Sandor is a countryman and misses rural life. And he sees what a wonderful effect country life has had on Kate.
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Author | Kate Seredy |
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Illustrator | Kate Seredy |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's novel |
Publisher | Viking Books |
Publication date | 1935 |
Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
Followed by | The Singing Tree |
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