Hooper Finds a Family: A Hurricane Katrina Dog's Survival Tale - Hardcover

Paley, Jane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062011030 ISBN 13: 9780062011039

Verlag: HARPERCOLLINS, 2011

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Book by Paley Jane

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"A heartwarming story about moving forward after trauma and loss by making space for new loved ones and new possibilities."--Kirkus Reviews

"[Kids] looking for dog stories will love it. A good purchase for most collections."--School Library Journal

"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

Reseña del editor:

He's endearing.He's funny.He's a survivor.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. In a moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet this tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home.

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• Verlag: HARPERCOLLINS
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0062011030
• ISBN 13: 9780062011039
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 137