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Saint Louis Armstrong Beach
Saint Louis Armstrong Beach | Brenda Woods
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The gripping story of a boy, a dog and a hurricane Saint is a boy with confidence as big as his name is long. A budding musician, he earns money playing clarinet for the New Orleans tourists. His best friend is a stray dog named Shadow, and it's because of Shadow that Saint's still in town when Hurricane Katrina hits. Saint's not worried about the hurricane at first--he plans to live to be a hundred just to defy his palm-reader friend Jupi, who told him he had a short life line. But now the city has been ordered to evacuate and Saint won't leave without Shadow. His search brings him to his elderly neighbor's home and the three of them flee to her attic when the waters rise. But when Miz Moran's medication runs out, it's up to Saint to save her life--and his beloved Shadow's.
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Saint Louis Armstrong Beach takes the reader through the preparations, storm, and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
#MiddleGradeMarch

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RF book about a boy and his dogs journey up until Hurricane Katrina. The author strays away from the horrors of the hurricane, but at the same time, it opens the door for you to guide conversation after having some background knowledge.
UDL: 7.2
EL: Reinforce key ideas you present again and again.
Coretta Scott King Honor Winner #UCFSU19
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Alexis-Thompson I love that there is a book like this. Natural disasters are a real thing and so is the aftermath. This is great for kids because it keeps them aware. 5y
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