Smoky Night - Hardcover

Bunting, Eve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152699546 ISBN 13: 9780152699543

Publisher: Thomson Learning, 1995

Synopsis

Daniel and his mother look out their window at the smoky night below. There are looters on the street, fires in the distance. Daniel clutches his cat, Jasmine. But later, when they're forced to leave their apartment building, Jasmine can't be found.Mrs. Kim's cat is missing, too. Where are they? They can't be with each other. Those cats don't get along... "Smoky Night" is a story about cats - and people - who couldn't get along until a night of rioting brings them together.

About this title

Review:

"Monumental."--The New York Times Book Review "Visually exciting."--Publishers Weekly "A memorable, thought-provoking book."--The Horn Book "Outstandingly handsome...an excellent vehicle for discussion."--Kirkus Reviews "[A] powerful story."--School Library Journal "A remarkable book."--The Hungry Mind Review "Bunting takes a serious subject...and makes it understandable for children."--Instructor

About the Author:

Eve Bunting has written over two hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. She lives in Southern California. David Diaz has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Smoky Night by Eve Bunting, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal; The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, which received a Newbery Honor; and Diego: Bigger Than Life by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, a Pura Belpre Honor Award winner. An illustrator and graphic designer for more than twenty-five years, he is also a painter and an accomplished ceramic artist. Mr. Diaz lives in Carlsbad, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomson Learning
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0152699546
• ISBN 13: 9780152699543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Diaz David