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The Good Master

Kate Seredy
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The Good Master

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1986

Book Brief

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Kate Seredy

The Good Master

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

196

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Hungary • Early 20th century

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1986

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

640L

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Super Short Summary

The Good Master by Kate Seredy tells the story of a young girl who moves from Budapest to the Hungarian countryside to live with her uncle's family. Through her experiences with rural life, she embraces a new environment filled with adventures, tradition, and family warmth, gradually transforming her outlook and behavior.

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Adventurous

Inspirational

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

4,948 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Good Master by Kate Seredy is praised for its vivid depiction of Hungarian culture and charming illustrations. Readers appreciate the heartwarming story and strong sense of family values. However, some critique the book's pacing and lack of depth in character development. Despite this, it remains a beloved classic for its engaging storytelling and cultural insights.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Good Master?

The ideal reader for Kate Seredy's The Good Master enjoys heartwarming historical fiction and family tales, akin to Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. They're drawn to cultural settings and moral lessons woven into engaging narratives, appealing to fans of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery.

4.4

4,948 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

196

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Hungary • Early 20th century

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1986

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

640L

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