Shmuel is eager to help support his poor family, but no one in his shtetl is interested in hiring a ten-year-old boy. One day, the village installs new electric lamps, bringing light to their square and dazzling away the dark. Until a lamp breaks during a storm―and Shmuel is the only one who can fix it. Will Shmuel be able to conquer his fear of heights and bring light back to his town?
A gentle tale of bravery, empowerment and community, and the thrill of transformation.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-1772603880 Ages 6-8
Keywords: electric light, poverty, family life, helping others, facing your fears, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, historical fiction
