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Perhaps the most compelling character of all is Midnight, the dancing black stallion, full of fire and beauty, and trained to perform before princes. Kate Seredy\u2019s drawings make this a book to treasure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p align=\"left\">A masterpiece of childhood literature.<br \/>\n\u2014Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The prose is perfect: vivid and often poetic. \u2014<em>National Review<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2026a modern fairy tale of Hungary. \u2014<em>Kirkus Reviews<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Kate Seredy\u2019s fine illustrations help to link Hungary and America in this story of young Prince Michael whose changing fortunes brought him at last to the warmth of an American home.<br \/>\n\u2014<em>Horn Book<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Occasionally something precious is lost for a while only to be rediscovered and become appreciated all over again. Perhaps never is this more true than with the story Chestry Oak. Originally published in 1948, it is a beautifully told story of a boy who begins with a happy childhood, overcomes peril, and finishes strong. Chestry Oak is a book with all-too-rare and wonderful values that has been cherished by readers for generations. 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