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Paley, Jane

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

(4) 4-6 Jimmy, a young Labrador, is left behind when his family evacuates during Hurricane Katrina. Rescued and placed in a shelter, he's soon adopted. His new family lives in New York, and he must adjust to big-city life. Jimmy/Hooper's voice can sound forced, still, the text effectively highlights the work of animal rescue groups.

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