Saint Louis Armstrong Beach by Brenda Woods

Saint Louis Armstrong Beach by Brenda Woods

A boy, a dog, and New Orleans' most famous storm--Hurricane Katrina.

Saint is a boy with confidence as big as his name is long. A budding musician, he earns money playing clarinet for the New Orleans tourists, and his best friend is a stray dog named Shadow. At first Saint is sure that Hurricane Katrina will be just like the last one--no big deal. But then the city is ordered to evacuate and Saint refuses to leave without Shadow. Saint and Shadow flee to his neighbor's attic--and soon enough it's up to Saint to save them all.

Woods takes us right into New Orleans, right into the eye of the storm and the heart of New Orleans' people. -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winnng author of Brown Girl Dreaming

Provides a vivid description of what life was like in pre-Katrina New Orleans, and how quickly peoples' lives were shattered. The characters are well-developed, and readers truly will care about their fates. -- Library Media Connection, starred review

A small gem that sparkles with hope, resilience and the Crescent City's unique, jazz-infused spirit. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Brenda Woods (www.brendawoods.net) grew up in southern California and attended California State University, Northridge. The Blossoming World of Violet Diamond (a CCBC choice and a Kirkus Best Book), Coretta Scott King Honor winner The Red Rose Box, ALAN Selection Saint Louis Armstrong Beach, and VOYA Top Shelf Fiction selection Emako Blue are among her award-winning stories for young readers. Judy Lopez Memorial Award, FOCAL Award, Pen Center USA's Literary Award finalist, IRA Children's Choice Young Adult Novel Award, and ALA Quick Pick are among her many accolades and honors. She resides in the Los Angeles metropolitan region.

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ISBN 13	9780399255076
ISBN 10	0399255079
Title	Saint Louis Armstrong Beach
Author	Brenda Woods
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Nancy Paulsen Books
Year published	2011-09-01
Number of pages	144
Prizes	Short-listed for Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Grades 6-8) 2013, Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Junior Book) 2013, Short-listed for Keystone to Reading Book Award (Intermediate) 2013, Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Grades 4-6) 2013
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