Age Group: 6 - 9 Years, 9 - 12 Years

Description:

Peppe lives in Little Italy in turn-of-the-century New York, where his family is struggling to get by. When he takes a job lighting the neighbourhood's street lamps, his father disapproves, feeling it isn't a job worthy of his son. Undeterred, Peppe lights each lamp with pride, imagining every flame as a small promise for the future. When his job unexpectedly helps save his little sister one dark night, Peppe finally earns his father's respect and understanding. A touching, beautifully illustrated story about hard work, family, and the immigrant experience.