Historical Fiction
The Los Angeles riots are depicted in this children's book by Eve Bunting. Smoky Night is told from the perspective of a young boy living with his mother during these riots. One night, their apartment building catches on fire and they are all forced out of their homes and into a shelter. Eve Bunting captures what riots may be like for children, while bringing very serious, yet inspiring, historical accounts to readers of all ages.
Title: Smoky Night
Author/Illustrator: Eve Bunting/David Diaz
Publisher/Date: Harcourt Brace & Company/1994
ISBN: 0-15-269954-6
Rating: 5 out of 5
This is such a powerful book that deals with a really traumatic event for a family. I love the delicate and humane way the author tackles these tough events in history.
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