Book description
Kate Seredy's The White Stag arrives as a gift for the ears, its Newbery-winning narrative transformed into a deeply immersive audiobook experience. Forget dusty history texts; this is storytelling as it was meant to be shared-around a fire, across generations. Seredy, a Hungarian-born artist and former war nurse, channels the oral tradition of the Magyar people with astonishing authenticity, and the audiobook format makes that magic palpable. You don't just learn about the Huns' westward migration chasing the white stag; you feel the rhythm of their journey, the wind in the steppe, the weight of ancient prophecy carried in the narrator's voice.
The audiobook's greatest strength lies in its pacing. You hear the quiet tension of the tribe's silent pursuit, the sharp crack of a winter wind through the trees, the hushed murmurs of elders passing down the vision of the stag. The narrator's tone-warm, deliberate, with just the right hint of reverence-mirrors Seredy's own background as an illustrator; you can almost see the landscapes unfold: snow-dusted forests, vast open plains, the shimmering promise of a new homeland. This isn't a dry recounting of Attila's origins-it's a living, breathing epic, where the land itself feels like a character.
What elevates this beyond a simple historical tale is Seredy's focus on community. The tribe's struggle isn't just about a leader or a war; it's about shared belief, the collective will to follow a vision through hardship. The audiobook amplifies this, making the reader feel the unity of the people, their resilience. You'll hear the subtle shifts in the narrator's voice as the tribe faces setbacks, then finds hope again-each turn of phrase carrying the emotional weight of a people searching for home.
The Newbery Medal, awarded in 1938, was well-earned, but this audiobook reveals why it remains relevant. In a world often fragmented by borders, The White Stag reminds us of the enduring human need for belonging, for a shared purpose. Seredy doesn't offer easy answers; she offers a journey. And through the audiobook's intimate delivery, you don't just hear about the white stag-you feel its presence, a silent guide echoing through the centuries. It's not merely a story about the past; it's a timeless meditation on migration, faith, and the unshakeable pull of a promised land. Press play, and let the steppe whisper to you.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience