Two Bobbies by Kirby Larson
This modern classic from Newbery award winning author Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery is a remarkable true story of the devotion, friendship, and survival of two pets left behind in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. A testament to the spirit that defined post-Katrina rescue missions, this beautiful picture book has been a favorite of young readers for fifteen years.
During Hurricane Katrina, evacuating New Orleans residents were forced to leave their pets behind. Bobbi the dog was initially chained to keep her safe, but after her owners failed to return, she had to break free. For months, Bobbi wandered the city's ravaged streets--dragging her chain behind her--followed by her feline companion, Bob Cat. After months of hunger and struggle, the Two Bobbies were finally rescued by a construction worker helping to rebuild the city. When he brought them to a shelter, volunteers made an amazing discovery about the devoted friends--Bob Cat was actually blind! He had survived the aftermath of the storm by following the sound Bobbi's chain made as she dragged it along the ground.
At the shelter, the two bob-tailed friends refused to be parted, even for a moment. Could rescue workers find the Bobbies' owners? Or could they find a new home that would take them together?
Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor book, Hattie Big Sky. Her most recent title is Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival, co-written with Mary Nethery. Kirby lives in Kenmore, Washington.
Mary Nethery is the author of many picture books, including Hannah and Jack, Mary Veronica's Egg, and Cat Goes to Market. Mary lives in Eureka, California.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780802797544 |
| ISBN 10 | 0802797547 |
| Title | Two Bobbies |
| Author | Kirby Larson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Walker & Company |
| Year published | 2008-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize (Children's) 2009, Winner of Keystone to Reading Book Award (Primary) 2010, Winner of Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2010, Winner of Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award 2010, Runner-up for Colorado Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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