Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival

by Kirby Larson

Other authorsJean Cassels (Illustrator), Mary Nethery (Author)
Hardcover, 2008

Library's review

The true story of a dog and a cat who are left behind by their fam- ily in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; only by sticking together can Bobbi and Bob Cat survive a very frightening time. The kindness of humans enables them to finally be rescued. Afterword.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, Contemporary Concerns, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Bloomsbury USA Childrens (2008), Edition: First Edition, 32 pages

Description

Bobbi (the dog) and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, many lost everything. Bobbi and Bob Cat only survived by staying together. This is the story of their remarkable friendship.

Awards

Triple Crown Awards (Classic (Runner-Up/Honor Book) — 2011)
Monarch Award (Nominee — 2011)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Informational Books — 2010)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2011)
Nevada Young Readers' Award (Nominee — 2011)
19 more
Southern Book Prize (Winner — Children's — 2009)
Alabama Camellia Children's Choice Book Award (Winner — 2009-2010)
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Winner — 2011)
North Carolina Children's Book Award (Winner — Picture Book — 2010)
ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Awards (Winner — 2008)
Treasure State Award (Nominee — 2010)
Flicker Tale Award (Nominee — 2010)
Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2010)
Florida Literacy Association Children's Book Award (Winner — 2013)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Primary — 2012)
Keystone to Reading Book Award (Winner — 2010)
South Carolina Book Awards (Winner — Picture Book Award — 2011)
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (Winner — 2011)
Show Me Readers Award (Nominee — 1st Place — 2011)
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 2010)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2009)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2009)
Great Reads from Great Places (2009)
Teacher Favorites Award (2009)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

32

Physical description

32 p.; 10.37 inches

ISBN

0802797547 / 9780802797544

DDC/MDS

636.0832

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