Description
As the city winds down and the sun disappears, a school custodian’s “night job” begins—revealing a quieter, more mysterious world that most people never see. Through lyrical, sensory moments—moonlit streets, lilacs carried on the air, and brief encounters with shy nighttime creatures—this story invites readers to imagine what work looks like after hours and how care for a community can take place in the dark. With a gentle, high-level arc that follows the rhythm of a Friday night, it explores themes of responsibility, unseen labor, wonder, and the magic found in everyday routines. Karen Hesse’s distinctive, poetic storytelling brings atmosphere and heart to a simple premise, turning a night shift into a celebration of belonging and perspective.
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paperback
Candlewick Press
Published Jan 1, 2018
ISBN: 9780763662387
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First Published
1999
Language
eng
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