Saving Winslow - by Sharon Creech (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Indie Next List Pick - ALA Notable Children's Book - Texas Bluebonnet Award Winner

"A winning tale of love." --Kirkus (starred review)

Perfect for fans of Charlotte's Web and The One and Only Ivan, Saving Winslow is an uplifting modern classic in the making about a young boy who befriends an ailing newborn donkey and nurses him back to health, from New York Times bestseller and Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech.

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, who has experienced loss of her own. But as Louie's bond with Winslow grows, surprising and life-altering events prove that this fragile donkey is stronger than anyone could have imagined.

Written in the spirit of Creech favorites Moo and Love That Dog, this standout tale about love and friendship and letting go will tug at the heartstrings.

"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)

"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)

"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)

From the Back Cover

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.

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