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Sharon CreechA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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One winter Saturday, Louie’s father returns from his friend Uncle Pete’s farm with a mysterious lump in a laundry basket. In the past, his dad has brought home dead animals to bury, so Louie and his mom expect something similar. However, when a small gray head emerges, Louie sees a newborn mini donkey and is immediately in love. The animal is weak because its mother could not feed it. When his parents suggest that the donkey may not live long, the animal emits a noise that sounds like the word please, and Louie vows to save it.
Louie’s house is old and drafty, which makes it airy In the summer. This reminds Louie of his older brother Gus, who has been serving in the army for a year. He always motivated Louie with something fun and new to do. Now that Gus is gone and it is winter, Louie feels like the house is dark and cold. However, since the donkey’s arrival, Louie feels different.
In the past, Louie has brought home a variety of animals, but they have all either died or run away. Recently, he asked for a dog, but his parents said no, so he is surprised when his dad turns up with the donkey.
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