A Storm Called Katrina

This book is a Historical Fiction book that is the perspective of an African American boy, Louis, whose family is affected by Hurricane Katrina. Louis loves to play the trumpet and uses his skills to locate his father who was lost in the sea of people in the Super Dome. I think this book would be ap......more

I don't usually review picture books or add them to my challenge total, but since I read this for the publisher, I will. This beautifully illustrated book chronicles young Louis's family in New Orleans during and after Hurricane Katrina. We see Louis's family ride out the storm in their home until t......more

In A Storm Called Katrina, Myron Uhlberg describes the journey Louis and his family take to safety during hurricane Katrina. After floating on a makeshift raft the family joins thousands of others evacuated to the Super Dome. Uhlberg shows how when resources are limited, the crowed begins to get agg......more

A tastefully written fictional account of the traumatic Hurricane Katrina storm effects from the eyes of a ten year old boy. This picture book will help the younger learners learn about the storm in a gentle way.......more

Beautiful story, beautiful pictures. Can't wait for a hard copy (I read this on Net Galley).......more