World War II is raging in Europe, and Tomie finds that life has changed in many ways. Now he has to wear an extra sweater to school because they are trying to conserve coal. Then tragedy brings the war home to the dePaola family, and all Tomie can do is ask Why?
Reviews
It s quite a powerful story, and will give its audience time and space to grapple with the question of the title. "Kirkus Reviews"
