Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival

Larson, Kirby; Nethery, Mary

ISBN 10: 0802797547 / ISBN 13: 9780802797544

Published by Bloomsbury USA Childrens (edition Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed), 2008

About this Item

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed.

Seller Inventory # 0802797547-11-1-29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens (edition Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed)
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802797547
• ISBN 13: 9780802797544
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Cassels, Jean
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

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?

About the Authors

Kirby Larson, the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book, Hattie Big Sky, and loves collaborations, including writing Gut Reaction with her daughter Quinn Wyatt. Kirby's latest title is Shermy and Shake: The Not-So-Bossy Best Friend. 23 Dogs and 1 Cat is her third with Mary Nethery; their previous award-winning collaborations include Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival and Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle.
www.kirbylarson.com

Mary Nethery is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of picture books including the cozy read-along Hannah and Jack and shelf-favorite collaborations with Kirby Larson. For these works together, Mary and Kirby received the ASPCA Children's Book Award, The Christopher Medal, a JLG Award and the National Parenting Publication Gold Award. Mary also has an extensive background in teaching, curriculum design and staff development. She currently lives in Richmond, Virginia with her professor son nearby and her snuggly kitties Ruby Chanel and Remy Moss!

JEAN CASSELS has illustrated more than sixty titles, including Two Bobbies, Groundhog Stays Up Late and Br'er Rabbit Captured! She lives with her husband in New Orleans, Louisiana.