- hope seems lost for a boy & his desolate neighborhood when a new friend inspires positive change
- gentle story with a thread of mystery and a sweet dose of Christmas
- language: gee x1
- splendid black and white illustrations
Type: chapter book
Ages: 4-10+
Author & Illustrator: Kate Seredy
The person probably exists who wouldn’t be warmed up with hope after reading this book, but I don’t know him or her. It’s such a unique little tale and would make a special family read-aloud. Read it at any time of year, but it does have a lovely Christmas scene.
Kate Seredy…what can I say? To borrow a phrase from my Chestry Oak review, her writing is lyrical and almost dreamlike. I hope this story captures you, too!