Eve Bunting's heartfelt story and David Diaz's dramatic illustrations create a compelling child's-eye view of urban violence.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.David Diaz was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his bold acrylic paint and photo-collage illustrations.
