Best of
Juvenile
1948
The Chestry Oak
Kate Seredy - 1948
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 the USA where he makes a new home after WWII.It was difficult to decide which are the most unforgettable; the scenes in Hungary, Michael's proud, valiant father and his beloved Nana, or the friendly young GI and his family who take Michael to their hearts and make him their own.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's drawings make this a book to treasure.
The Secret of the Mansion
Julie Campbell - 1948
But then a millionaire's daughter moves into the next-door mansion, an old miser hides a fortune in his decrepit house, and a runaway kid starts hiding out in Sleepyside!"
The Invisible Island
Dean Marshall - 1948
So here the four young Guthries were, 'cast away on a desert island' which they promptly named Invisible.Mother sent 'rations' from 'the wreck' which was the name they gave the house beyond the orchard; David discovered a cave; Winkie, who still believed in fairies, caught a glimpse of a dryad (with freckles); and a pleasant, shivery mystery hung over the island from the very beginning. Solved, it put the happiest possible ending to a story already bursting with all the things children love. Here are summertime and out of doors and make believe all woven into a story of exceptional beauty.
A Pony Called Lightning
Miriam E. Mason - 1948
He could easily outrun most things on two feet or four. And then one day he realized his ambition and outran the lightning for which he had been named
Mr Icy Cold and Other Stories
Enid Blyton - 1948
For Ages 5+This Enid Blyton book contains the stories:Mr. Icy-cold --The Left-behind cat --Chinky goes adventuring --The Noah's ark lion --The Funny little hedgehog --The Little green imp --The Magic rubber --Oh, Simple Simon! --The Tale of the goldfish --Winkle makes a mistake --What a surprise! --The Cow that lost her moo --Miss Mary Ann Mouse.
Jenny's First Party
Esther Averill - 1948
They are all broke and nothing exciting turns up until they come upon a wonderful real party, just for cats. Pickles and Florio were delighted; Jenny, a shy little thing, found herself ordered to a lonely seat near the fence by the lovely and haughty Alice Featherlegs. But after all it is Jenny who finds courage and brings the party to a satisfying close. A distinctive and lovely little book with the tender touch of one who loves children and animals. - Kirkus Reviews