This book is the sequel to The Good Master. 1990 copyright, original copyright 1939 by Kate Seredy. The Singing Tree Hardcover by Kate Seredy (Author) 162 ratings Hardcover from 58.45 3 Used from 58.45 Paperback 34.99 1 Used from 45.50 5 New from 29. Then, when Hungary must send troops to fight in the Great War and Jancsi's father is called to battle, the two cousins must grow up all the sooner in order to take care of the farm and all the relatives, Russian soldiers, and German war orphans who take refuge there. And Jancsi himself, astride his prized horse, doesn't seem to Kate to be quite so boyish anymore. Jancsi hardly even recognizes Kate when she appears at Peter and Mari's wedding wearing nearly as many petticoats as the older girls wear. Delightful and engaging as its predecessor, The Good Master (HR3), but more solemn as well. The Singing Tree: Newbery Library, Puffin Kate Seredy 0.00 0 ratings0 reviews Product Description A Newbery Honor Book - from the author of The White Stag Life on the Hungarian plains is changing quickly for Jancsi and his cousin Kate. battle in World War I and the children are left in charge of the farm. Father has given Jancsi permission to be in charge of his own herd, and Kate has begun to think about going to dances. In 'The Singing Tree' by Kate Seredy, life changes drastically for Kate and Jancsi when Jancsi's father is called to. Delightful and engaging as its predecessor, The Good Master (HR3), but more solemn as well.

As my oldest grand-daughter is turning 8, I remembered these books suddenly for the magical story in the first book, 'The Good Master' and the sequel, 'The Singing Tree'. 1-80 Description In 'The Singing Tree' by Kate Seredy, life changes drastically for Kate and Jancsi when Jancsi's father is called to battle in World War I and the children are left in charge of the farm. Life on the Hungarian plains is changing quickly for Jancsi and his cousin Kate. The pair of books by Kate Seredy have always been my favorite childhood books. Historical novel from Puffin Books about a Catholic Hungarian farm family before World War I.

The singing tree by kate seredy