![]() They see the large red X that means the house was searched, and they see the word “dog” written to indicate that a dog was rescued from the house. The next time they try to visit, they manage to see the house. Months go by, and they try to return to the house but are stymied because there is too much water in the area around their house to even get close. Thinking they will only be gone for two days, they put Buddy in an upstairs bathroom with a big bag of food and a bathtub full of water.īecause of the devastation, Li’l Tee and his family cannot return to New Orleans. When Katrina threatens, his family must leave town, and there is no room in the small car for Buddy. Over the next four months, Li’l Tee grows very attached to Buddy. Buddy lives in a shed, and Li’l Tee visits him often. ![]() Like many southern families, they keep the dog outside. Li’l Tee’s family takes him home to recuperate. The dog, Buddy, goes to the vet and has his leg amputated. The pastor pleads for the dog, and the congregation responds. Li’l Tee has wanted a dog since he was born, and he insists they take the dog to church. ![]() ![]() On the way to church one Sunday, they hit a stray dog with their car. They work hard and go to church every Sunday, and the church plays an important part in the book. Li’l Tee lives in New Orleans with his mother, father, little sister and baby brother in his grandfather’s house. It’s a book about Katrina (the hurricane), love, and sacrifice. Herlong is a book about a boy and his dog. ![]()
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