Hooper Finds a Family : A Hurricane Katrina Dog's Survival Tale by Jane Paley (2018, Trade Paperback)

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“Paley fills her gentle first novel with engaging animal characters. Readers may be similarly moved to stand up to their fears.”.

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062011057
ISBN-139780062011053
eBay Product ID (ePID)242514184

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Book TitleHooper Finds a Family : a Hurricane Katrina Dog's Survival Tale
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicNature & The Natural World / Weather, Animals / Dogs, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, General, Animals / General, People & Places / United States / General
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJane Paley
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight3.5 Oz
Item Length7.6 in
Item Width5.1 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"A heartwarming story about moving forward after trauma and loss by making space for new loved ones and new possibilities." -- Kirkus Reviews "Paley fills her gentle first novel with engaging animal characters... Readers may be similarly moved to stand up to their fears." -- Publishers Weekly "Hooper tells his tale with a natural, highly accessible voice... This title should easily find an audience among reluctant readers and fans of animal stories." -- Booklist "[Kids] looking for dog stories will love it... A good purchase for most collections." -- School Library Journal, A heartwarming story about moving forward after trauma and loss by making space for new loved ones and new possibilities.
Grade FromThird Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
SynopsisWinner of the Christopher Award and Florida's Sunshine State Young Readers Award He's endearing. He's funny. He's a survivor. In this moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet Hooper, the tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home. Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York to meet his new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood. "A heartwarming story about moving forward after trauma and loss by making space for new loved ones and new possibilities." -- Kirkus "Paley fills her gentle first novel with engaging animal characters. Readers may be similarly moved to stand up to their fears." -- Publishers Weekly, Winner of the Christopher Award and Florida's Sunshine State Young Readers Award He's endearing. He's funny. He's a survivor. In this moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet Hooper, the tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home. Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York to meet his new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood. "A heartwarming story about moving forward after trauma and loss by making space for new loved ones and new possibilities." --Kirkus "Paley fills her gentle first novel with engaging animal characters. Readers may be similarly moved to stand up to their fears." --Publishers Weekly, Winner of the Christopher Award and Florida's Sunshine State Young Readers Award He's endearing. He's funny. He's a survivor. In this moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet Hooper, the tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home. Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York to meet his new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood. "A heartwarming story about moving forward after trauma and loss by making space for new loved ones and new possibilities." -Kirkus "Paley fills her gentle first novel with engaging animal characters. Readers may be similarly moved to stand up to their fears." -Publishers Weekly

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