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Book SynopsisIn 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 to rebuild their lives--and Buddy gone. But Li''l T refuses to give up his quest to find his best friend. From the author of the BBYA Top Ten selection
The Great Wide Sea comes a powerful story of hope, courage, and knowing when to let go.
A testament to the human capacity to endure.” —
The New York Times Book Review