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Storm Called Katrina

by Myron Uhlberg · 2011

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When Hurricane Katrina hits, Louis' dad leads the family into an unfamiliar, watery world of floating debris, lurking critters, and desperate neighbors. When Daddy fails to return from a scouting mission within the SuperDome, Louis knows he is no longer a baby. It's up to him to find Daddy—with the help of his prized cornet. Illustrations.

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diversitydiversityMore like thisLess of thisAfrican AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of thissocial issuessocial issuesMore like thisLess of thissurvivalsurvivalMore like thisLess of this
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picture bookschildrens

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