Books like Smoky Night by Eve Bunting
When the Los Angeles riots erupt in their neighborhood, a young boy and his mother face the chaos of violence and fear. Amid street unrest and rising tension, they discover how compassion, neighborliness, and mutual respect can bridge differences. Their shared experience teaches that reconciliation and understanding can rise even from the darkest moments of conflict.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Eve Bunting
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