Author: Rumer Godden

Illustrated: Ian Andrew

Published: 1996

Publisher: Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Pages: 59

Suitable: Upper Primary / Secondary

Set in India, this is the tale of Premlata, who sets out to restore her family's fortunes on the night of Diwali, the festival of lights. A truly enchanting story by a writer who captures the hearts of children and adults alike.

Tonight is the most magical night of the year. Premlata loves Diwali, the Festival of Lights, when everyone decorates the village with thousands of tiny lamps for the great goddess Kali. But this year Premlata is desolate - her family is too poor to have lamps. Their house will be the only one left in darkness...