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A Story Like The Wind - My Book Corner A Story Like The Wind - My Book Corner

A successful juvenile by the beloved New Yorker writer portrays a farm episode with an imaginative twist that makes a poignant, humorous story of a pig, a spider and a little girl. On a boat drifting in the cold waters of the Mediterranean, dozens of Middle-Eastern refugees, young and old, cling to one another, waiting for the uncertainty that haunts their future to be put to rest.

Remember, Little Feather, that you must not forget to eat for two; the one that you are now and the one that you are to be.”

Story Like The Wind by Gill Lewis | Goodreads

The sea. Cold. Night. Nothing around, no ships, no land, no aircraft. The only noise is the water slapping the rubber raft you and your companions?/survivors? have spent all they had to be in. A beautifully illustrated story of freedom, music, and seeking refuge. A small group of refugees is crowded on to a boat on the sea. They share their stories as the boat travels towards the dream of safety and freedom. One boy, Rami, has brought his violin, and his story of how the violin was invented, and of a stallion that could run like the wind, weaves through the other stories, bringing them all together into a celebration of hope and of the power of music and story. Lewis’ novella brings to life the unified power of hope and faith and freedom that keeps strong all those fleeing war, massacre, and hardship Do we all not secretly long for more love than reason, more pardon than justice, more impulse than calculation, more heart than head and altogether for an asymmetrical slant in our favour in our lives?" A haunting look at the plight of refugees, this short piece of fiction will work well for children and adults alike. Rami floats in the water in a small dinghy with seven other people. All of them are fleeing their homeland in the hopes of finding shelter elsewhere. But the boat motor has broken down and they are now adrift. Rami is alone except for his violin, and he begins to weave a tale filled with music to keep their spirits up. It is a tale of a young man who rescues an orphaned colt from the snow and grows to be able to ride the stallion because he respects the horse’s freedom. As the tale is woven, it is not just a story about horseriding, but also one about power, brutality and the cost of freedom.When a poison tide flowing across the ocean threatens their island, Roz works with the resident creatures to ensure that they will have clean water, but the destruction of vegetation and crowding of habitats jeopardize everyone’s survival. Brown’s tale of environmental depredation and turmoil is by turns poignant, graceful, endearing, and inspiring, with his (mostly) gentle robot protagonist at its heart. Though Roz is different from the creatures she lives with or encounters—including her son, Brightbill the goose, and his new mate, Glimmerwing—she makes connections through her versatile communication abilities and her desire to understand and help others. When Roz accidentally discovers that the replacement body given to her by Dr. Molovo is waterproof, she sets out to seek help and discovers the human-engineered source of the toxic tide. Brown’s rich descriptions of undersea landscapes, entertaining conversations between Roz and wild creatures, and concise yet powerful explanations of the effect of the poison tide on the ecology of the island are superb. Simple, spare illustrations offer just enough glimpses of Roz and her surroundings to spark the imagination. The climactic confrontation pits oceangoing mammals, seabirds, fish, and even zooplankton against hardware and technology in a nicely choreographed battle. But it is Roz’s heroism and peacemaking that save the day. This is an important story. It is a story that immerses the reader into the life of a refugee, making it accessible to children (and adults too!). It’s a great way to start a conversation with your child about refugees, war and loss, but hope and freedom too. It also talks about the importance of remembering, making it a great book to read during Veterans Day (USA) or Remembrance Day (Canada). This book would also make an excellent book study as part of a school or homeschool curriculum/unit that is learning about war, veterans, current events, refugees, or the Syrian conflict. The act of sleep is nothing if not an act of trust and are-commitment of one’s daytime self to the unfathomable depth of the urges that have raised life from clay." There is the fascinating setting of Africa, the colors, sounds and smells described in loving detail; the farm with the main house, the gardens and huts, the animals, the juxtaposition of beauty and danger always present. A small group of refugees is crowded on to a boat on the sea. They share their stories as the boat travels towards the dream of safety and freedom. One boy, Rami, has brought his violin, and his story of how the violin was invented, and of a stallion that could run like the wind, weaves through the other stories, bringing them all together into a celebration of hope and of the power of music and story. A very special, beautifully illustrated, fable for all who strive to understand, and to stand together with, those around them.