The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week
The Times Children's Book of the Week

'It's ee-awesome' The Times
'Captivating' The Sunday Times
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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.

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.

Reviews
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 *
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 *
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 *
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 *
A beautifully written, charming and honest story about kindness, loss and friendship. It would make the ideal read-aloud for a child who loves Charlotte's Web. * Irish Independent *



Book Information
ISBN 9781913101145
Author Sharon Creech
Format Hardback
Page Count 160
Imprint Guppy Publishing Ltd
Publisher Guppy Publishing Ltd
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 16mm