This historical fiction book is about a boy who had to work to support his sisters in Little Italy, New York, a long time ago. He struggled to find a job until he met the lamplighter, who was going back to Italy to get his wife. The lamplighter needed Peppe to take over his job while he was gone. Peppe's dad was angry because he felt that he came to America to give his family a better life, not so that his son could light the street lamps. Peppe did his job well, but his father treated him badly and told him he was ashamed. This saddened Peppe and soon he didn't light the lamps at all. Then his father acknowledged that Peppe needed to light the lamps to help his sister get home. At last, Peppe felt proud of his job.
Historical Fiction
-A realistic fiction book that is set in former times. The stories are not factual, they are imaginary but within possibility. In historical fiction usually theres a reference to either historical events, figures, or historical settings.