Do you remember those mornings this past winter where you were anxiously awaiting word that school was closed for the day due to snow? Or perhaps you remember when hurricane Sandy hit our town and closed our school for a week? Judy Moody & Stink are the main characters in Megan McDonald’s new novel, The Big Bad Blackout. This story finds the family in the middle of hurricane Elmer. Grandma finds herself at the Moody house since she was evacuated from hers. When the lights go out and the family needs to think of how to eat and entertain themselves they are so glad she is with them! Second and third grades will love this book about life without electricity and the fun that can be had.... Did I mention ghost stories? Read the book and tell me what you think or tell me a story about what your family did during hurricane Sandy. Did you lose power? Did you have a generator? Was there damage to your home? Stay Safe!