danicamidlil's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! It's kind of laid out like a graphic novel and features an inter-racial family!
heetlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I loved John Rocco's other book, Blizzard, and really wanted to read this one too. I enjoyed the illustrations, and the theme of the story, but felt it could have used a little bit more of a story.
lornarei's review against another edition
4.0
What a fun book. The art really captures the atmosphere of a summer blackout in a city. I love the flashlight beams glowing against the black and white of the darkness. Sweet story too.
turrean's review against another edition
5.0
Clever artwork and a great story. Used at the end of a unit on how cities have changed in the last century, along with "The Little House" by Burton. Sparked lots of great discussion
trudilibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic illustrations, and a sweet engaging story with a wonderful message about turning off the devices in this tech'ed out life to simply "be" with each other.
A refreshing, optimistic examination of a New York City blackout far removed from what really happened that one time in 1977.
And don't forget this movie:
adamp21292's review against another edition
4.0
Love how it is set up like a graphic novel for kids. Unique illustrations, too.
daniellesalwaysreading's review against another edition
5.0
This story is about taking a challenge, a blackout, and turning it into something positive. It has lots of great pictures.
wiseowl33's review against another edition
5.0
Love the party on the roof with the stars! This book is too cool. Shared as an excellent example of a Caldecott Honor book!
shighley's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations from various points of view are fabulous! I would have given this a 5 had the story not been so predictable. It was interesting to see that Rocco has done everything from fishing to designing attractions at Epcot to illustrating the cover of the Percy Jackson books. (Guess that makes him a Disney "lifer") Of course, you could have students describe what they've done if they have experienced a power outage, and especially what they would do in the future!