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


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No. of pages 28

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Great for age 3-18 years

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Primary School category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award. It was recognised by the Pat Conroy Southern Book Award. It also was recognised by the Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award. It was recognised by the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award. Also it was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Colorado Book Award.

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 28 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2008 by Walker & Company .

Jean Cassels is the author and/or illustrator of more than children's 60 books, including Two Bobbies , about a dog and cat that were rescued after Hurricane Katrina. The book, which she illustrated, won over 20 state children's choice awards. A resident of New Orleans, Jean was chosen to create the poster for Rex, King of Carnival and Mardi Gras, which will go to The Historic New Orleans Collection. Brian Dennis is a major in the Marines. He and Nubs live in San Diego. Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor book, Hattie Big Sky. Mary Nethery is the author of many picture books.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

North Carolina Children's Book Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.

Keystone to Reading Book Award
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.

Pat Conroy Southern Book Award
This book was recognised by the Pat Conroy Southern Book Award.

Nevada Young Readers' Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.

Alabama Camellia Award
This book was recognised in the Grades K-1 category by the Alabama Camellia Award.

Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
This book was recognised by the Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award.

Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award.

Monarch Award
This book was recognised by the Monarch Award.

Colorado Book Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Colorado Book Award.

Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
This book was recognised by the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award.

Flicker Tale Children's Book Award
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Flicker Tale Children's Book Award.

South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.

Florida Book Award
This book was recognised by the Florida Book Award.

Show Me Readers Award
This book was recognised by the Show me Readers Award.

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

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