Though the book was not dull, it was not great either. The pictures are penciled which adds depth to them. They are also executed very well. However, the story itself seemed choppy and like there could have been more. It did remind me of the times when I tried to catch my own fireflies. ( )

This is a warm tale of a traditional family on a summer evening. A young boy and his friends love to catch fireflies in jars. This is thrilling activity, but will the light last? The boy has an important decision to make. Will he keep the fireflies for their beauty or let them die? ( )

This book was great. It shows the kids realistic fiction and allows them to see themselves doing the same thing. It shows how the child struggled with what to do and making the right choice. This is a great book for kids. ( )

paperback. A young boy is proud of having caught a jar full of fireflies, which seems to him like owning a piece of moonlight, but as the light begins to dim he realizes he must set the insect free or they will die.

During the summer, children wait til night time to go outside at catch fireflies. They keep then in a jar over night then the next day, they release them.
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