Franklin and Winston

A compelling look at two leaders who held the world's fate in their hands — and the holiday visit that sealed a friendship and steered the course of World War II.

At the height of World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill held an extraordinary month-long visit, during which they planned the success of the Allied powers and strategized a continuing peace for when the war ended. Moving from witty banter to gravely serious discussions — amid a traditional public celebration of the Christmas holiday — the two cemented a unique bond as they decided how to confront a menace that threatened all of civilization. Thanks to the skillful work of author Douglas Wood and illustrator Barry Moser, the story of this remarkable time can be shared with a whole new generation.

Back matter includes; an afterword, an author’s note, and a bibliography.

Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Children's) 2013

“This compelling offering gives a clue as to what it was like to be in the seat of power, watching the world burn and trying to stop it. -Booklist (starred review) An engaging chronicle of the month that Roosevelt and Churchill spent together at the White House, forging an affectionate friendship as well as a world-changing alliance. -Kirkus Reviews The mix of famous quotes, humanizing anecdotes, and references to both monumental work and holiday fun imbue this volume with an inviting fly-on-the-wall tone. -Publishers Weekly”

This compelling offering gives a clue as to what it was like to be in the seat of power, watching the world burn and trying to stop it.
—Booklist (starred review)

Douglas Wood is the author of Grandad’s Prayers of the Earth and No One But You, both illustrated by P.J. Lynch, and Miss Little’s Gift, illustrated by Jim Burke, as well as the best-selling book Old Turtle. Douglas Wood lives in Minnesota.

Barry Moser is the celebrated illustrator of nearly three hundred books for children and adults. His work can be found in the National Gallery of Art, the Metropolitan Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, among many others. Barry Moser lives in Massachusetts.

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