Winterbound
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1936

Winterbound

By Margery Williams Bianco, Kate Seredy (Illustrator), Kate Seredy (Illustrator)

Four siblings face a harsh winter alone in a rural farmhouse.

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In a chilly New England farmhouse, siblings Kay, Garry, Caroline, and Martin must navigate a harsh winter without their parents. As they confront the challenges of rural life, they discover the strength of self-reliance and the bonds of family. Can they overcome the trials of a Depression-era winter and find warmth in each other? This tale of resilience and unity invites readers to explore the power of family ties in the face of adversity.

From the publisher

Four city-bred children find themselves on their own in an unheated New England farmhouse in this captivating tale by the author of The Velveteen Rabbit. With their father gone on a business trip and their mother assisting a faraway relative, Kay, Garry, Caroline, and Martin must rely on themselves – and each other – to solve the day-to-day challenges of a chilly country winter.Margery Williams Bianco’s Depression-era novel offers young readers an inspiring tale of the value of self-reliance as well as the importance of family ties. The 1937 Newbery Medal-winning Honor Book is enhanced by charming black-and-white illustrations.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1937)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Young Adult
Themes & topics
Books about winterBooks about siblingsBooks about self-relianceBooks about country life
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 15, 2014
First published
January 1, 1936
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780486492902

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