Blackout illustrator-Maria Scrivan a trusty little fellow

a trusty little fellow

You wouldn't think you could miss something you never had

It’s been barely two years since her mother’s death

living in the heart of what will eventually be known as Africa

war orphan and junior librarian

Blackout illustrator-Maria Scrivan a trusty little fellowOne hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. The TV shuts off and a boy wails, "Mommm!" His sister can no longer use the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish cooking dinner. What's a family to do? When they go up to the roof to escape the heat, they find the lights in stars that can be seen for a change and so many neighbors it's like a block party in the sky! On the street below, people are having just as much fun