DESCRIPTION
A masterful story about the power of hope
Rami is in a small dinghy filled with strangers, all of them refugees seeking a safe harbor. But with no motor, no oars, and a rising tide, their situation looks bleak. So Rami pulls out the only thing he brought with him—a violin—and begins to tell his fellow refugees a story through his music. And his story, about an indomitable white stallion and its struggle for freedom, gives them all the strength to remember the past and hope for the future.
A Story Like the Wind is a beautifully illustrated fable that shows how music and stories can bring people together. Readers of all ages will be entranced by this sweeping story that feels both new and timeless.
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
Arizona Library Association Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee (2021)
Alabama Department of Education Camellia Children’s Choice Book Award Nominee (2019-2020)
REVIEWS
Kirkus Reviews (STARRED review)
"Lewis' novella brings to life the unified power of hope and faith and freedom that keeps strong all those fleeing war, massacre, and hardship."
— Foreword Reviews (STARRED review)
"Incredibly potent. . . . A Story Like the Wind is a beautiful, memorable work of art. It is a story of overcoming oppression and the power of the spirit. It deserves a place of honor on any bookshelf."
Michele Shaw in School Library Journal (STARRED review)
"A deeply powerful and timely narrative that will evoke conversation and thoughtfulness regarding the plight of refugees, ensuring readers see those affected as survivors."