Saving Winslow

Description:

A boy . . .

A girl . . .

A pitiful donkey . . .

Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small creatures. So when his father brings home a sickly, newborn mini donkey, he's determined to save him. He names him Winslow. Taking care of him helps Louie feel closer to his brother, Gus, who is far, far away in the army.

Everyone worries that Winslow won't survive, especially Louie's quirky new friend, Nora. But as Louie's bond with Winslow grows, surprising events prove that this fragile donkey--and Louie--are stronger than anyone could have imagined.

From Newbery Medal winner and New York Times bestselling author Sharon Creech comes a tale about love, friendship, and letting go.

Brief description:

Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain's Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler.

Before beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She lives in Maine, "lured there by my grandchildren," Creech says.

www.sharoncreech.com

Review Quotes:

"Creech packs a tremendous amount of emotion between the lines of her understated prose... Animal lovers in particular will relish Louie's hard-won triumphs and find joy in Winslow's strength." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"This heartwarming story is sure to be a hit with fans of E.B. White's Charlotte's Web and Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"Particularly skillful and satisfying... An ideal choice for reading aloud or alone." - Booklist

"A clear-eyed look at the way humans endure heartbreak and hope." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A winning tale of love."

"The bond that develops between boy and donkey is genuinely heartwarming.... [Creech's] words evoke imagery that will linger in a reader's mind long after the final page." - New York Times Book Review

"Woven into this narrative is a convincing portrayal of human growth and blossoming--the story is told simply but subtly, celebrating the unexpected strength of the vulnerable." - Horn Book (starred review)

"Plenty of heart and determination." - Boston Globe