Winterbound

Written by Margery Williams Bianco · Illustrated by Kate Seredy and Kate Seredy

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

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256 pages· ~750L

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Bookroo's summary

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.