
By Margery Williams Bianco, Kate Seredy (Illustrator), Kate Seredy (Illustrator)
Four siblings face a harsh winter alone in a rural farmhouse.
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.
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.
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