The White Stag is a Newbery Medal-winning epic that retells the legendary origin of the Huns and Magyars. It follows the long, mystical migration of two brothers, Hunor and Magyar, as they are led by the magical White Stag across treacherous lands in search of a promised homeland. The story blends history with myth, exploring themes of destiny, leadership, and the cost of building a nation. Driven by prophetic visions and enduring great hardships, the characters' journey asks what it truly means to be a leader of a people.