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Two Bobbies - by Kirby Larson & Mary Nethery (Hardcover)

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  • 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.
  • Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize (Children's) 2009 1st Winner, Keystone to Reading Book Award (Primary) 2010 1st Winner
  • 4-8 Years
  • 10.1" x 8.8" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature

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About the Book



An inspiring and true "incredible journey" in the tradition of Owen and Mzee



Book 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?



Review Quotes




"Newbery Honor for Hattie Big Sky (Kirby Larson)" --

"Crisp gouache paintings show the cuddly animals standing upright, and the...colors and textures of the changing seasons are beautifully portrayed." --SLJ on Groundhog Stays Up Late, illustrated by Jean Cassels

"Larson's droll and buoyant original folktale bristles with lively description." --Publisher's Weekly on The Magic Kerchief by Kirby Larson

"Nethery's ingenuous tale is winningly told; her dry humor pervades in the snappy repartee between the sisters." --Publisher's Weekly on Mary Veronica's Egg by Mary Nethery




About the Author



Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery are the best of friends, just like Bobbi and Bob Cat. They first saw the Two Bobbies on Anderson Cooper 360° and found hope in the Bobbies' story of friendship and survival. They have also collaborated on the New York Times bestseller Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle. Kirby is the author of the Newbery Honor Book Hattie Big Sky. Mary is the author of many picture books, including The Famous Nini: A Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star. Kirby lives in Kenmore, Washington, and Mary lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
kirbylarson.com
marynethery.com

Jean Cassels has written and/or illustrated more than sixty books, including Groundhog Stays Up Late and Br'er Rabbit Captured! Jean lives with her husband in New Orleans. They left the city with their three dogs a day before Katrina, and it was six weeks before they could return home.
jean-cassels.com

Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Theme: Disasters
Format: Hardcover
Author: Kirby Larson & Mary Nethery
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2008
TCIN: 1002949958
UPC: 9780802797544
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-4421
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 8.8 inches width x 10.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.75 pounds
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