In "Saving Sweetness" by Diane Stanley, readers are introduced to Sweetness, a young girl who runs away from her difficult home life in search of a better future. When she encounters a traveling circus, she is drawn to the excitement and possibility it offers. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn as she becomes embroiled in a plot against the circus owner. With the help of her new friends, Sweetness must find her courage and resourcefulness to save the day. This heartfelt tale explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the search for belonging, captivating readers with its rich storytelling and memorable characters. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Picture Books Read Alongs .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Putnam Publishing Group, U. S. .

Diane Stanley is the author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children, noted especially for her series of picture book biographies, including Shaka, King of the Zulus and Leonardo da Vinci . She has twice received both the Boston Globe/Hornbook Award and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Golden Kite Award. She was also the recipient of the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for Nonfiction for the body of her work. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Learn more at DianeStanleyBooks. com. G. Brian Karas (www. gbriankaras. com) is the popular author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including On Earth and Atlantic (both ALA Notable Books). He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.