About the book
A Newbery Honor Book - from the author of The White Stag
Jancsi is overjoyed to hear that his cousin from Budapest is coming to spend the summer on his father’s ranch on the Hungarian plains. But their summer proves more adventurous than he had hoped when headstrong Kate arrives, as together they share horseback races across the plains, country fairs and festivals, and a dangerous run-in with the gypsies.
In vividly detailed scenes and beautiful illustrations, this Newbery Award-winning author presents an unforgettable world and characters who will be remembered forever.
“A genuinely joyous and beautiful book.”—The New York Times
Editions of The Good Master
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670345922
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670345939
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140301335
Read an Excerpt
A Newbery Honor Book - from the author of The White Stag
Jancsi is overjoyed to hear that his cousin from Budapest is coming to spend the summer on his father’s ranch on the Hungarian plains. But their summer proves more adventurous than he had hoped when headstrong Kate arrives, as together they share horseback races across the plains, country fairs and festivals, and a dangerous run-in with the gypsies.
In vividly detailed scenes and beautiful illustrations, this Newbery Award-winning author presents an unforgettable world and characters who will be remembered forever.
“A genuinely joyous and beautiful book.”—The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Good Master about?
A Newbery Honor Book - from the author of The White Stag
Jancsi is overjoyed to hear that his cousin from Budapest is coming to spend the summer on his father’s ranch on the Hungarian plains. But their summer proves more adventurous than he had hoped when headstrong Kate arrives, as together they share horseback races across the plains, country fairs and festivals, and a dangerous run-in with the gypsies.
In vividly detailed scenes and beautiful illustrations, this Newbery Award-winning author presents an unforgettable world and characters who will be remembered forever.
“A genuinely joyous and beautiful book.”—The New York Times
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Good Master?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Good Master?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670345922
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Good Master?
Kate Seredy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Good Master is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670345922) and hardcover(ISBN 9780670345939) and paperback(ISBN 9780140301335)
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