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Smoky Night

Author: Eve Bunting

Illustrator: David Diaz

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Daniel’s neighborhood is experiencing heavy rioting, so they need to leave. He wanted to bring his cat to safety with his mother, but the cat was nowhere to be found. Since the cat was nowhere to be found and they needed to seek safe shelter, they let the cat be and hoped it would find its way back to them. When they reached the shelter, a fireman came back with the cat and even the neighbor’s cat. The two cats became friends while they were trying to seek safe shelter and so did Daniel and his neighbor. Daniel learned that sometimes hard times can bring people who never knew one another together.

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Right There: What is the cat’s name?

Think and Share: What are some of the things the rioters do?

Author and Me: Why do you think Daniel is so worried about his cat?

On My Own: How do you think Daniel will look at Mrs. Kim after this whole experience that they went through?

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Daniel- Daniel can be characterized as worrisome and loving. The entire time that the riots are going on, Daniel is very scared and worried because he sees things he’s never seen or experienced before. Additionally, the entire time that the riots are going on he is extremely worried about the safety and well-being of his cat whom he loves so much.

Mrs. Kim- Mrs. Kim can be characterized as misunderstood and forgiving. Daniel judges Mrs. Kim without even knowing her and him and his mother don’t frequent her business because she’s “not one of them”. Although she was misunderstood by her neighbors, she looks past this fact, forgiving them, and decides to accept their invitation to come over.

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Smoky Night received the Caldecott Medal in 1995!