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Reviewed on May 1, 1994
K-Gr 3 Daniel and his mother watch through their window as an urban riot is in progress. She tries to explain what is happening as he sees the laughing people break into the neighborhood stores and rob them. One of the victims is Mrs. Kim, whose cat is the enemy of his cat, Jasmine. Daniel's mother doesn't shop at Mrs. Kim's store because she feels it's better to "buy from our own people." Later, their building is set on fire and he and his mother go with their neighbors to a shelter. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More