The Great Power Outage Jack loves gadgets. If it lights up, plugs in, spins around, or runs on batteries, Jack thinks it's pretty cool. His room is full of interesting things. A lamp sits beside his bed. A tablet charger rests on his desk. His favorite handheld game is plugged in nearby. And tucked safely into his pocket, as always, is his trusty flashlight. One afternoon, Jack is stretched across his bed trying to beat the hardest level of his favorite game. His lamp is on.