A Story Like The Wind

A beautifully illustrated story of freedom, music and seeking refuge.

A small group of refugees is crowded on to a small boat on the sea.

One boy, Rami, has brought his violin. He tells a story of how the violin was invented, and of a stallion that could run like the wind. It weaves through the other stories, bringing them all together into a celebration of hope and of the power of music and story.

Illustrations by Jo Weaver.

Endorsed by Amnesty International

“Gill Lewis’s brief but beautiful story is rich in wonder, as well as being a timely reminder of the refugee crisis that continues today. Mixed with an exotic story of wild horses and a Dark Lord that rules a kingdom in peril, the boy’s story is sure to work its transportative charms on readers at home. Unusual and memorable, with powerful illustrations.” – Book Trust

Awards
Winner of Cheshire schools Book Award 2018

Reviews
“A beautifully illustrated story of freedom, music, and seeking refuge.” ― Children’s Books Ireland

“Lewis writes a powerful story, an intelligent conversation between myth and crude reality that wakes you up with a cold splash” – picked as the Times Book of the Week ― The Saturday Times

“Resonant, compassionate and enriched by evocative monochrome images” ― The Sunday Times

“We need stories to help children develop empathy for others, because it is our only hope to develop a caring a tolerant society of the future” ― The Bookseller

“The illustrations are haunting and perfectly compliment the text … It eloquently celebrates our common humanity and nurtures the values of kindness, compassion and tolerance … Absolutely beautiful in both appearance and content and highly recommended.” ― The Book Bag

“This affecting book deserves to be shared widely and discussed anywhere people come together in groups” ― Red Reading Hub

“A Story Like the Wind is utterly beautiful; the words and illustrations perfectly intertwining to create a celebration of love, life and hope” ― The Book Activist

“Gill Lewis weaves an unforgettable tale of displacement, hope, and the search for freedom” ― The Guardian

“A wonderful tribute to the importance of stories and hope” ― The Week Junior

“Gill Lewis’s brief but beautiful story is rich in wonder, as well as being a timely reminder of the refugee crisis that continues today” ― BookTrust

“A moving and surprising tale about a storytelling session” – Picked as one of the Children’s books of the year ― The Times

“This year saw an influx of stories about migration. Among the best was Gill Lewis’s A Story Like the Wind” ― The Daily Telegraph

“A very special and quite beautiful book from award-winning Gill Lewis… A stunning, rich, emotive book.” ― Books for Topics

Where to buy

Please consider supporting your local independent bookshop by ordering your copy there. If you prefer to buy online, copies are also available from Waterstones and Amazon.