This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe in your neighborhood.

A New York Times Notable Book. Set in the Washington, D.C., suburbs during the summer of the Watergate break-ins, Berne's assured, skillful first novel is about

Presents information about being safe in a neighborhood, including knowing the people, looking both ways before crossing the road, and staying in the yard.

Describes how to be safe in a neighborhood whether bicycling, playing, going to school, or using the phone.

Cites successful examples of community-based policing.