Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina by Rodman Philbrick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ZANE AND THE HURRICANE by Rodman Philbrick is a politically and socially important story. What happens to people stranded together during a hurricane, in this case, Hurricane Katina. Zane Dupree and his faithful dog, Bandit go down to New Orleans for a short family visit, and end up in one of the worst disasters ever, one which will help him grow up and look at the world differently. In the process of every disaster, though, are the bonds we form when we rally with other people, and that is an important lesson that Zane learns, too. His voice is terrific and the details-though sometimes grueling-are often good. A must read for a younger audience.

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