As Sonny wanders sadly through Jackson Square after school one day, his attention is caught by the lively music of Smilin'' Jack, a popular jazz musician. Soon Sonny finds himself telling Smilin'' Jack his troubles. What Smilin'' Jack tells Sonny then - how to raise money for the rent while having the world''s best party - changes both their lives forever.
Award-winning author William Miller tells his most affecting story yet, accompanied by Charlotte Riley Webb''s brilliantly-colored paintings that perfectly capture the rhythms of New Orleans jazz. This powerful story of family, friendship, and the bonds that bring people together is a timely reminder of the responsibility we all share to help others in a time of need.
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