Smoky Night (Eve Bunting)

Summary: A young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment during a night of rioting in Los Angeles.  Fires and looting force neighbors--who have always avoided one another--to come together in the face of danger and concern for their missing pets. (from amazon.com)

Where can I find it?: Lower/Middle School library, Lithgow building

Tags: Riots; California--Los Angeles; Neighborliness; Interpersonal relations; Public shelters; Reconciliation; Theft; Violence; Caldecott Medal