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

by Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery

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Bobbi and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, many lost everything. But not Bobbi and Bob Catthey still had each other. Only by staying together could they survive. This is the story of their remarkable friendship.

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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. Kirby is the acclaimed author of many books for children, including the 2007 Newbery Honor Book Hattie Big Sky. Mary is the author of many picture books, including Mary Veronicas Egg. Kirby lives in Kenmore, Washington, and Mary lives in Eureka, California. The authors will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Best Friends Animal Society. Visit their Web sites at www.kirbylarson.com and www.marynethery.com

Jean Cassels has illustrated more than fifty nonfiction nature titles. Her other titles include Groundhog Stays Up Late and Brer 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. Although there is still much left to accomplish throughout the city, Jean is glad to say that through the efforts of the residents and the visitors who have come to help, New Orleans is making a comeback. Visit her Web site at www.jean-cassels.com

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Patrick Lonergan, September 21, 2009 (view all comments by Patrick Lonergan)


Although set during the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, the true nature of the story is the intense friendship between a cat and a dog who were presumed to have been abandoned in the wake of the storm. The two rely on each other for survival in the barren streets, are displaced to a makeshift animal shelter, and ultimately find a new home halfway across the country when their plight is told on cable news. There's even a surprise twist that makes their story all the more touching and heartwarming.
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ashtonslc, August 21, 2008 (view all comments by ashtonslc)
A beautiful story of the strength of courage and friendship and two special friends who refused to be parted - even by Katrina.
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sorkgalbraith, June 21, 2008 (view all comments by sorkgalbraith)
In The Two Bobbies, one abandoned cat and one lost dog join together in a warm, heartfelt true story of love, courage and survival during Hurricane Katrina.
Their story is one for the heart!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780802797544
Subtitle:
A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival
Author:
Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery
Illustrator:
Cassels, Jean
Author:
Larson, Kirby
Author:
Cassels, Jean
Author:
Nethery, Mary
Publisher:
Walker & Company
Subject:
General Juvenile Nonfiction
Subject:
Cats
Subject:
Dogs
Subject:
Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
Subject:
Science & Nature - Disasters
Subject:
Animals - Cats
Subject:
Animals - Dogs
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Publication Date:
August 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
from K to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
28
Dimensions:
10.20x8.80x.34 in. .79 lbs.
Age Level:
05-08
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