WHEN THE STREET LIGHTS COME ON IBD

Sinopse

Nothing about Jimmy McMullen?s childhood was dysfunctional, unless you consider having big ears a 'dysfunction'. He grew-up in the late 50?s with twin sisters, a year younger than himself, and had one good friend to accompany him on the journey from childhood to adolescence. But growing-up is hard, especially for a kid!A first kiss or life?s most embarrassing moment-two entirely different events I assure you-become monumental moments when viewed through the eyes of a kid.This book is a collection of such stories, all of which are true, that define one such life. But in a way they define all of us. It?s about the feelings attached to the experiences of growing-up and one kid?s attempt to make sense of the world around him.When the Street Lights Come On is about going home to a place in the heart that?s warm and familiar. It?s a book for kids about to embark on the journey called 'growing-up' and for everyone who?s already been initiated. In the end you?ll be reminded that sometimes just showing up for the game of life can be the bravest thing a kid can do.