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Light Your Candle

By: Carl Sommer
Narrated by: Carl Sommer
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Summary

Witnessing the deterioration of her inner-city neighborhood, Stephanie decides to "light her candle" to help clean up the trash and stop the violence. After convincing her two friends to do as much good as they can for one week, Stephanie and her friends, with the help of parents, end up transforming their inner-city school and the whole city from a place of violence and deterioration to a model of order and cleanliness.

Carl Sommer teaches that in spite of many obstacles, one person's determination and desire to do well can transform an entire community. This inspiring story teaches the importance of citizenship, caring for others, and community service.

Grades one to four. Virtues: citizenship/caring/community service. Other virtues: appreciation, assertiveness, civic virtue, cleanliness, commitment, compassion, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, diligence, generosity, initiative, kindness, patience, perseverance, positive mental attitude, respect for the environment, respect for others, responsible citizenship, self-discipline, and self-peliance.

©1997 Carl Sommer (P)2017 Carl Sommer
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