Saving Winslow

Product Description The Sunday Times Children's Book of the WeekThe Times Children's Book of the Week'It's ee-awesome' The Times'Captivating' The Sunday Times__________________________________Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small animals - not even lightning bugs, worms or goldfish. So when his father brings home a sickly newborn little donkey, he's determined to save him. Taking care of him helps Louie feel closer to brother Gus, who has just left home. Everyone worries that Winslow won't survive, especially Louie's quirky new friend, Nora. But as his bond with Winslow grows, surprising events prove that this fragile donkey - and Louie - are stronger than anyone could have imagined. Review Booktrust Book of the Day Books4Topics Book of the Month Achuka Book of the Day ‘Sharon Creech's books are full of an understated elegance that perfectly captures children’s emotional lives, and her ability to paint a full, rounded character in just a few lines of dialogue and description is breathtaking. Saving Winslow fearlessly confronts the emotional lives of children, without ever talking down to its young audience.’ – Booktrust ‘A wonderful story.’ – BooksforTopics ‘A wonderful companion read to Charlotte’s Web or Eva Ibbotson’s One Dog and His Boy and is as deserving of classic status.’ – LoveReading ‘A beautiful read anyone aged 7+. A funny, tender and uplifting story about making friends and learning to let go.’ – Library Girl and Book Boy ‘The short chapters and wonderfully warm relationship between the children and the adorable Winslow will appeal to younger readers, but there is also a depth to the story in terms of dealing with loss and relationships which makes this perfect for a wider age range.’ – The Book Craic ‘Heart-warming’ - Lucas Maxwell Book Description The heartwarming tale of a boy who saves the life of a baby donkey. About the Author Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. She has won numerous awards including the Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler as well as the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons. Before beginning her writing career, Sharon taught English in England and Switzerland. She and her husband now live in Maine, near a farm where her teenage granddaugher raises sheep.