Library's review
This sensi - tively written fictional story about sur - viving Hurricane Katrina is told from the perspective of a 10-year-old boy whose family was caught in the aftermath of the storm
Genres
Publication
Peachtree Publishers (2011), 40 pages
Description
When flood waters submerge their New Orleans neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a young cornet player and his parents evacuate their home and struggle to survive and stay together.
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Picturebook — 2013)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2014)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2014)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Primary — 2015)
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
1561455911 / 9781561455911
DDC/MDS
| 551.552 |
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