The chestry oak, viking, 1948 probably seredys most beautiful novel. The chestry oak paperback or softback by seredy, kate and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The collection, while not complete, provides a representative sampling of seredys career as an illustrator by capturing her rural landscapes, realistic animals. The chestry oak, by kate seredy 1948 1st edition vintage.
The chestry oak by kate seredy was written for children. I was first introduced to kate seredy sheredy via blogs lamenting the lack of accessibility to one of her books in particular, the chestry oak. I first read it because it had a horse on the cover. The chestry oak by kate seredy 1948 michael, a hungarian prince, has been looking forward to the day when he will turn seven years old. Mar 11, 2014 todays pony book of the day, the chestry oak 1948 is the most horsefilled of author kate seredy s works. For yesterday and for all tomorrows, we dance the best we know. Buy the chestry oak by kate seredy online at alibris. I have recently read a few of her other titles, namely a tree for peter and the good master. The chestry oak by kate seredy, first edition abebooks. After the war she illustrated several books in hungary. Another favorite is the winged watchman by hilda van stockum although not as poignant as chestry oak.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Kate seredy was born november 10, 1899 in budapest, hungary 299 she was the only child of a schoolteacher, louis peter seredy, and his wife, anna ireny. Kate seredy as he watches his homeland of hungary being taken over by nazi germany, young prince michael of chestry strives to. If you have been in my library for more than a day, you know that one of the most beautiful books ever written for children or adults for that matter is the chestry oak by kate seredy.
Im hoping to find enough copies for each of my sons to have their own. The chestry oak bodley bookshelf 037030876x by seredy. Kate seredy produced the good master, which she both wrote and illustrated. Like seredys other novels, it has a strong antiwar theme, both in the depiction of the cruelty, upheaval, and destruction caused by the nazi occupation of chestry valley and in the. The chestry oak, by kate seredy purple house press, 254 pp. Raised in the traditions of his noble family, michael survives the nazis only to be wounded when his home is bombed. Seredy is making the boys in my juniorhigh classroom believe in the chestry motto. Buy a tree for peter by kate seredy online at alibris. Kate seredy, the chestry oak this topic has 30 replies, 19 voices, and was last updated 4 years, 6 months ago by salina fedrick. Long out of print, todays readers can once again enjoy the delightful story of chestry oak, thanks to purple house press. Young michael of hungary carries an acorn all the way from his castle home in chestry valley to the warm soil of the hudson valley farm in t. The chestry oak by kate seredy is a wonderful book for boys courage, selfsacrifice, selfcontrol, discernment, freedom and liberty, responsibility these are all qualities held up for admiration and which the young lad must attain lives depend on it. Kate seredy after his family is killed during world war ii, michael, a young hungarian prince, is forced to flee his country and leave behind the horse he loves. His loving upbringing, the familys trials during the war, and his eventual escape and redemption.
Having read kate seredy in the past, and being of dutch descent, i was excited to read this. Juvenile fiction, accessible book, protected daisy, fiction, animals, farm life. The dust jacket is in good minus condition with a few edge tears, and light soiling and has been price clipped. Mar 02, 2015 the chestry oak paperback or softback by seredy, kate and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Perhaps the most compelling character of all is midnight, the dancing black stallion, full of fire and beauty, and trained to perform before princes. Jun 16, 2007 this book is back in print thanks to the purple house press. Right now im reading the borrowed house by van stockum. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Her grandparents were french, german, slovakian, and turkish with one thing in common activity in some kind of rebellion political, religious or personal. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kate seredy books online. As much as i love all of seredys books, this is my favorite by the author, and among my top five books of all time. Current issue special issues all issues manage subscription subscribe. My mother gave me my first kate seredy book when i was a mother of an 8 year old. The chestry oak by kate seredy, wwii book, hungary.
The chestry oak by seredy, kate and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This detailed literature summary also contains related titles on the chestry oak by kate seredy. Chestry oak is a book with alltoorare and wonderful values that. The chestry oak by kate seredy 20150302 paperback 1881 by kate seredy author. Elizabeth altham is a writer and an instructor at sacred. She was a wonderful illustrator, and did the illustrations for doris gates. It is historical fiction, the story of young prince michael of the chestry valley in hungary the same part or the world that gave us maria popova. The chestry oak is an inspiring story about michael, a young hungarian prince who begins a new life in america after his family is killed during world war ii. Seredys books are worth going without an entire wardrobe. They say a picture is worth a thousand words not so. His father is revered, the chestry oak is revered, and a strong, fine peasant woman, nana, is his mothersubstitute who gives him a feeling for the soil.
Seredy seredy kato was a gifted writer and illustrator, born in hungary, who moved to the united states in 1922. The chestry oak by kate seredy, wwii book, hungary, hungarian, war refugee, horse book, horse farm, immigrant, stallion, world war two childrens book illustration book illustrations horse books lewis carroll horse farms vintage childrens books world war two hungary wwii. Young prince michael of hungary has led a strict but loving regime since he was a baby and heir to the chestry title, respecting and loving his titled father, and adoring his nurse, who he calls nana. My mother gave me my first kate seredy book when i was a mother of an 8 yearold.
Written and illustrated by kate seredy in 1948, this book has stood and will continue to stand the test of time. During world war i seredy travelled to paris and worked as a combat nurse. The chestry oak by kate seredy is a wonderful book for boys courage, self sacrifice, selfcontrol, discernment, freedom and liberty, responsibility these are all qualities held up for admiration and. I grew up reading the white stag by kate seredy and always loved it.
The chestry oak by kate seredy 97819309008 for sale online. Oct 01, 2014 a moving story about a young hungarian prince growing up during world war ii. As heartbreaking as it is triumphant, this book lingers with you long after youve read it. The chestry oak kate seredy 1948 vintage hardcover clean 1966 printing. If you love kate seredy and the chestry oak simply. Todays pony book of the day, the chestry oak 1948 is the most horsefilled of author kate seredys works. The chestry oak 97819309008 by kate seredy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Kate seredy was born november 10, 1899 in budapest, hungary to louis peter a teacher and anna irany seredy. The good master and its sequel the singing tree are farm stories which have horses in them. The chestry oak by kate seredy 4 editions first published in 1948 not in library. Kate seredy 18991975 wrote several childrens books, and illustrated many more. This book uses words to create a masterpiece of ageless truths and ideals. In that unreal, fairytale mood of the white stag, kate seredy has done a modern fairy tale of hungary.
Dawn garrett joins us today to discuss reading kate seredys books aloud to her tweens and teens. Current issue special issues all issues manage subscription subscribe writers center. The chestry oak bodley bookshelf 037030876x by seredy, kate. Get the best deals on kate seredy when you shop the largest online selection at. She grew up in a highly charged atmosphere of individual opinions. Like seredy s other novels, it has a strong antiwar theme, both in the depiction of the cruelty, upheaval, and destruction caused by the nazi occupation of chestry valley and in the. Prince chestry the young micheal, son of a long line of hundreds of chestrys lives in a castle adored by all. This book is back in print thanks to the purple house press the chestry oak. Kate seredy format paperback brand name purple house press.
Find the chestry oak bodley bookshelf 037030876x by seredy, kate. Perhaps never is this more true than with the story chestry oak. Her illustrations give it the feel of an old medieval romance. Dec 04, 2015 i was so happy to see that another of her books, the chestry oak, was being reprinted. Very early in the book, nazi officials make chestry castle their. Buy a cheap copy of the chestry oak book by kate seredy. Seredy received a diploma to teach art from the academy of arts in budapest. Young michael of hungary carries an acorn all the way from his cast. During world war i seredy traveled to paris and worked as a combat nurse. May 24, 2012 another favorite is the winged watchman by hilda van stockum although not as poignant as chestry oak. Afterword to our edition of the chestry oak, written by kate seredy in 1949 for a promotional pamphlet distributed by the junior literary guild. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The chestry oak by kate seredy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The chestry oak is, in my opinion, the best piece of childrens literature ever. Prince chestry the young micheal, son of a long line of. Kate seredy s drawings make this a book to treasure. I was so happy to see that another of her books, the chestry oak, was being reprinted. The chestry oak by kate seredy as he watches his homeland of hungary being taken over and run by invaders from nazi germany, young prince michael of chestry strives to retain his identity and integrity during one of the most dangerous seasons in human history. The chestry oak, kate seredy, wwii book, hungary, hungarian, war refugee, horse book, horse farm, immigrant, stallion, world war two, wwii, book, refugee michael grew up as a child of privilege, a prince whose early years were filled with loving care. Both titles were newbery honor books, and kate seredy won the newbery medal with the white stag. The kate seredy papers contains two oversized boxes of illustrations, including all but one of the original illustrations for caddie woodlawn, which won the newbery award in 1936, and most of the illustrations for with harp and lute. If you love kate seredy and the chestry oak simply charlotte mason. So the chestry oak is my own story, and it is very true. The book has amazing black and white illustrations in the front of the book.
Kate seredy has 49 books on goodreads with 21781 ratings. The chestry oak signed by author by kate seredy author. Its hero, michael, like its author, journeys from hungary to america, where he makes a new home. The story centers around a young hungarian prince, michael, during world war ii. Kate seredy books list of books by author kate seredy. Young michael of hungary carries an acorn all the way from his castle home in chestry valley to the warm soil of the hudson valley where he. Originally published in 1948, it is a beautifully told story of a boy who begins with a happy childhood, overcomes peril, and finishes strong. Show additional categories click to open expanded view. On this day, as has been the tradition of the royal family for generations, michael will plant an oak tree in chestry valley, symbolizing the continued growth of his family tree. His father is seen as a collaborator with the nazis and despised, but prince michael and his beloved nursemaid nana know that he is really acting as a spy. As a refugee, he brings an acorn from his hungarian home to the farm in the hudson river valley where he tries to fit into a new life.