The story takes place in a small, happy town near the mountains. When the man in the red suit arrives, the town is happy no longer. The disruption causes the people to turn to the only person they know can help them, the man in the clouds. Using the wisdom they gained from the man in the clouds, the townspeople are able to restore peace to their small town thus causing the man in the red suit to disappear. Marsha Stamey is from Hickory, North Carolina. She has one son and is currently teaching at a local school with special children. She collects childrenas books. One of her favorite things to do is teach a child to read.