Buddy

by M.H. Herlong

Book Overview

In the tradition of Old Yeller, classic boy-and-dog tale set against the events of Hurrican Katrina.

Tyrone "Li'l T" Roberts meets Buddy when his family's car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li'l T's always wished for--until Hurricane Katrina comes to New Orleans and he must leave Buddy behind. After the storm, Li'l T and his father return home to find a community struggling...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142425443
• ISBN13: 9780142425442
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher