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Set in Hungary during World War I, The Singing Tree follows a family whose tranquil farm life is shattered by the war’s arrival. With parents displaced, the children inherit the responsibility of sustaining the farm and caring for the land. Through their challenges, the story explores themes of family, responsibility, and the enduring power of nature amidst conflict.
First publish date: 1939
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kate Seredy
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