Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Age Range: 2nd-4th grade. Around these ages, children start to develop and interest in history and life in the past. They also begin to develop the standards of right and wrong.
Plot: The book is centered around the Los Angeles Riots of 1992 and its consequences. Because of the riots, Daniel and his mother are forced to leave their home. The book tells a story of prejudice and how some overcome it. It is basically about two neighbors, Daniel and Mrs. Kim, who despised each other, but are forced to come together. In the midst of the riots, they lose their pet cats. They eventually disregard their differences and decide to work together for the sake of their cats. They didn't find them. At the end of the book a fireman brings the cats to the shelter where Daniel, his mother, and Mrs. Kim are residing. He tells them that the frightened cats were holding paws beneath a staircase.
Characters: Daniel, His Mother, Jasmine, Mrs. Kim
Setting: Daniel's apartment. The Streets of Los Angeles
Theme: People should always get along and come together in times of need.
Equity: This book deals with prejudice. It is still a good read
Illustration: David Diaz put an amazing use of mixed media together. Because of this, he was awarded the Caldecott medal in 1995. I loved his painting style and the fact that he uses acrylic paint in what appears to be a collage like format. I also like the way he used value in this book.
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