Jimmy was alone in Mamma George"s house. Soon lightning struck a tree in the yard and it started burning. He escaped from the yard. The hurricane was getting worser and worser. He was sent to a dog and cat shelter. One day Chrissie found a family for Jimmy. Chrissie drove him to New York. His new family named him Hooper. Larry didn't like him at first. Will Hooper be loved and satisfied with his new family? Read it and find out.
Hooper Finds a Family: A Hurricane Katrina Dog's Survival Tale
By Jane Paley
Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
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Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 4 | n/a | 3.4 | 29083 |
He's endearing.
He's funny.
He's a survivor.
Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York to meet his new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood.
In a moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet this tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home.
Book Reviews (4)
this is a great book and i hope their will be more books on hooper for instance one like pompei or a bad construction i see why its a flordia state sunshine book by the way i voted for it in my book club meeting
THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! YOU SHOULD REALLY READ IT!!!!
THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!!!!!!!! I highly recommend it! -XD