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Booktalking "Buddy" by M. H. Herlong

Twelve-year-old Lil'T, aka Tyrone, meets his best friend, a dog whom he christens Buddy, on his way home from church one day. When he finally convinces his parents to allow him to keep the pooch, the black-and-white dog immediately endears himself to the family. He spends his days barking at squirrels, wearing dresses that Tanya adorns him with, and keeping baby Terrell out of trouble. Buddy is a busy, happy, and active dog.

Then Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans.

Tyrone and his family are forced to evacuate the area without Buddy. They give him enough food and water... and fervently hope that he will survive.

They stay with Aunt Joyce, then at a homeless shelter, where incessant noise, lack of peace and lack of privacy reign. Luckily, the family is finally able to obtain an apartment, and life resumes almost as it had before the tragedy. There is one difference, however; Tyrone cannot shake his yearning for his beloved dog, Buddy.

Buddy by M. H. Herlong, 2012

I love the plaintive lamentations of the boy who misses his dog, and the love and calm decisiveness that characterizes his father.

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I LOVE LOVE this book!!!

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Buddy

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