{"product_id":"two-bobbies-a-true-story-of-hurricane-katrina-friendship-and-survival-9780802797544","title":"Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003efrom Newbery award winning author Kirby Larson comes a remarkable true story of the devotion, friendship, and survival of two pets left behind in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In the tradition of \u003ci\u003eOwen and Mzee\u003c\/i\u003e, this beautiful picture book is a testament to the spirit that defined post-Katrina rescue missions. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKIRBY LARSON is the acclaimed author of many books for children, including the 2007 Newbery Honor Book, \u003ci\u003eHattie Big Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Kerchief\u003c\/i\u003e and other picture books. She lives in Kenmore, Washington. www.kirbylarson.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMARY NETHERY is the author of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eMary Veronica's Egg\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHannah and Jack\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Eureka, California. www.marynethery.com The authors will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Best Friends Animal Society. \u003cbr\u003eJEAN CASSELS has illustrated more than 50 nonfiction nature titles. Her other titles include \u003ci\u003eGroundhog Stays Up Late \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBr'er Rabbit Captured!. \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives with her husband in New Orleans, where her home survived intact with just some water marks as a reminder of Katrina.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556472033554,"sku":"9780802797544","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cc4cdbaf-15fa-4b03-b96d-7de0211a69d2.jpg?v=1731754407","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/two-bobbies-a-true-story-of-hurricane-katrina-friendship-and-survival-9780802797544","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}