In the tradition of Old Yeller, classic boy-and-dog tale set against the events of Hurrican Katrina. Tyrone Li'l T Roberts meets Buddy when his family's car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li'l T's always wished for-until Hurricane Katrina comes to New Orleans and he must leave Buddy behind. After the storm, Li'l T and his father return home to find a community struggling to rebuild their lives-and Buddy gone. But Li'l T refuses to give up his quest to find his best friend. From the author of the BBYA Top Ten selection The Great Wide Sea comes a powerful story of hope, courage, and knowing when to let go.A testament to the human capacity to endure. —The New York Times Book Review | Buddy by M. h. Herlong, Paperback | Indigo Chapters | Buddy by M.h. Herlong, Paperback | Indigo Chapters