Winterbound

About this book

Newbery Medal Honor Title (1937) 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 far away 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 Newberry medal winning honor book is enhanced by charming black-and-white illustrations.