A Storm Called Katrina by Myron Uhlberg
A moving fictional story about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the people of New Orleans, as seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy. A must-have for introducing this historical event to children.Louis Daniel hates it when Mama treats him like a baby. But when Hurricane Katrina blows through the Gulf Coast, Louis feels like a little kid again. With no time to gather their belongings―except Louis's beloved horn―Daddy leads the family into an unfamiliar, watery world of floating debris, lurking critters, and desperate neighbors.
Taking shelter in the already-crowded Superdome, Louis and his parents wait...and wait. Conditions continue to worsen, and when Daddy fails to return from a scouting mission within the Dome, Louis knows he's no longer a baby. It's up to him to find his father―with the help of his prized cornet.
Award-winning author Myron Uhlberg highlights resilience and hope throughout this sensitively portrayed fictional story based on the real events of Hurricane Katrina. Colin Bootman's dramatic illustrations enhance the warmth and strength of the young narrator's family as they work through the tragedy.
Uhlberg, Myron: -
Myron Uhlberg is the award-wining and critically acclaimed author of several children's books, including Dad, Jackie, and Me; A Storm Called Katrina; and The Sound of All Things.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781561455911 |
| ISBN 10 | 1561455911 |
| Title | A Storm Called Katrina |
| Author | Myron Uhlberg |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Peachtree Publishers,U.S. |
| Year published | 2011-08-02 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2013, Short-listed for Charlotte Award (Intermediate/Grades 3-5) 2014, Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 2013, Short-listed for Volunteer State Book Awards (Primary) 2014, Short-listed for Delaware Diamonds Award (Grades 3-5) 2012 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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