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Buddy
by
M.H. Herlong
A classic boy-and-dog tale in the tradition of Old Yeller
Tyrone "Li'l T" Roberts meets Buddy when his family's car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li'l T's always wished for--until Hurricane Katrina comes to New Orleans and he must leave Buddy behind. After the storm, Li'l T and his father return home to find a communit...more
Tyrone "Li'l T" Roberts meets Buddy when his family's car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li'l T's always wished for--until Hurricane Katrina comes to New Orleans and he must leave Buddy behind. After the storm, Li'l T and his father return home to find a communit...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
September 13th 2012
by Viking Juvenile
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Viking, 2012
Realistic Fiction
296 pages
Recommended for grades 5-8
Shortly into this book I was excited about sharing it with a student that has a special tie to New Orleans. I thought although it might be a bit of a stretch for him, his interest in the story might be strong enough to overcome it being a tough read. And because I was so excited, I told him at school the next day that I had a great book to share with him as soon as I was done with it. I should have waited until I'd finished it, beca...more
Realistic Fiction
296 pages
Recommended for grades 5-8
Shortly into this book I was excited about sharing it with a student that has a special tie to New Orleans. I thought although it might be a bit of a stretch for him, his interest in the story might be strong enough to overcome it being a tough read. And because I was so excited, I told him at school the next day that I had a great book to share with him as soon as I was done with it. I should have waited until I'd finished it, beca...more
A GREAT dog book. L'il T never thinks he'll get a dog, until the day his dad hits one with their car, and his church helps raise the money needed to provide Buddy with medical care. The boy loves his new dog fiercely and makes his life in a rundown neighborhood in New Orleans bearable. Of course, Hurricane Katrina hits, and when they leave Buddy locked in their bathroom with plenty of food and water, they believe they are coming back in a day or so. As the disaster unfolds, L'il T's family lets...more
Li'l T is happy with his life in New Orleans in 2005 except for one thing: he desperately wants a dog. When the family car hits a dog on the way to church, they rally support and take the dog to the vet, who has to amputate one of the dogs legs. Li'l T is happy that he finally has a pet, and assumes extra responsibilities, like mowing yards, in order to pay for Buddy's upkeep. Of course, in the late summer of 2005, Li'l T's family has bigger issues to worry about-- they have to leave their home...more
Poor family just getting by accidentally hits a dog on their way to church. Church community pulls together to get the dog proper vet care; dog loses a leg and boy gets to adopt him (after sacrificing his beloved gameboy to buy food). Dog gets left behind when family evacuates for Katrina. (Oh, right, this is set in New Orleans; there's not a great sense of Place around the book.) Boy will do anything to get his dog back, etc.
Not bad, a decent boy-loves-his-dog story, mixed with the grief a youn...more
Not bad, a decent boy-loves-his-dog story, mixed with the grief a youn...more
"Buddy" by M. H. Herlong is a real good story about a boy and his dog. The boy is 13 and always wanted a dog. On the way to church, their dad hit a dog with their car and they took it in. When hurricane Katrina comes, they have to make some hard decisions about the dog. This is a quick read and I enjoyed it, even though it is a children's book. Although a cute dog is on the cover, this book is more about the family and what goes on with them than it is about the dog. Give it a read, you will be...more
My seventh grade students will be reading this beautifully-written, inspiring and hopeful book this October. The story upholds the potential of the human spirit and demonstrates the power that love has when given selflessly, time and time again. It brings the reader to Katrina in a moving and compassionate way. The chapters, text complexity, and length of book all assist in making this an enjoyable read for readers and "non-" readers alike. Finally, a book that both genders, ages 9 and up, can r...more
This story is about more than a dog left behind during Hurricane Katrina. The story also deals with a family's struggle to stay together, survive, and rebuild after the hurricane. Details about the aftermath of destruction of Lil T's family's home offers a glimpse of what survivors coped with. The story also shares Lil T's emotions about the hurricane, leaving his dog behind, his determination to work odd jobs to earn money to get his dog back (only to give the money to someone who needs it more...more
The book Buddy by M.H. Herlong was a fun book and a sad book. When I first started reading this book it was really interesting, but when I finished this book it was sad because when Tyrone had to leave Buddy at his house from Hurricane Katrina I cried. But Tyrone had to fined Buddy. When Tyrone found where Buddy is buddy was at California at his new owners house. I felt very sad when I finished this book!
I picked up this book for my daughter (2nd grader, at the time) and thought she would enjoy it because it is about a dog. I read it also just so we could talk about it. It surprised me how much I enjoyed the book, it is well written and had character depth. My daughter thought it was funny and sad at the end. Won't give away details in case you haven't read it. definitely recommend
This book is so well written, the story that could have felt trite based on plot alone becomes very compelling. The characterization is amazing, and while Hurricane Katrina is also a plot point, we see it from one boys perspective and it becomes far more meaningful through that lens. I wouldn't have picked this up on my own (dog book schmog book), but now I'll be recommending it to readers with some stamina (it's a bit long).
Li’l T is about to be 13 years old, and has always wanted a dog. When his father accidentally runs over a mangy dog, Li’l T takes it as a sign the dog is to be his and names him Buddy. From that day on, he and Buddy are inseparable.
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I was pulled in by the dog on the cover, read this in about 3 hours and at least that many kleenexes. The characters seem very authentic, especially Lil'T. The recent memories of newscasts from Hurricane Katrina floated in the back of my mind, especially the heart wrenching rescues of the pets who were left behind.
A boy, a dog, and Hurricane Katrina ... and let the story begin! A heartfelt love story - the love of a boy and his dog, a love for family, and love for those who are needy for love. Everyone who loves story and the magic of love should read this book.
Lil T (Tyrone) finally gets the dog of his dreams, black and white and three-legged Buddy. But then Katrina happens. Lil T is a great, very real character and Buddy is a very real, great dog. Three hankie alert. A real keeper of a book!
A great boy-and-dog story that also addresses family life and the effects of Katrina. Solid writing. A bit predictable in plot but that makes it fit into that familiar pet genre, and the Katrina aspect of the story puts a new spin on it.
The relationship between a boy and his dog who he must leave behind during Hurricane Katrina is told here in this very sweet story. I'm not usually a sucker for an animal book, but this one is done skillfully with well drawn characters.
Li'l T has always wanted a dog and couldn't be happier when he finally gets Buddy. Set in the recent past of Hurricane Katrina the two pals become seperated by the sudden storm. Reviewer 1
Anyone who loves dogs will love this story. I really LOVE this family. A good dad and great family. It seems few and far between in children's literature these days, so I appreciate that.
Ugh, I mean I liked the story but it was just a little over the top. Still, I think it's got a lot of appeal for kids who love dog stories...
Realistic fiction, younger teens, older kids. story about a dog.
A great, great story about a family, a boy, and his dog.
When bad covers happen to good books...
This is one of the most realistic depictions of Katrina that I've read. Really enjoyed it!
An excellent read! It's an emotional (and often comical) story of a boy's ability to learn about hard decisions, responsibility, and attachment even throughout one of America's biggest catastrophes. Li'l T learns to share everything he loves and to find the value in the lessons that often come from loss.
Excellent character development and a wonderful use of diction. Easy to read with characters that are easy to enjoy -
Looking forward to reading other works published by this author, both past a...more
Excellent character development and a wonderful use of diction. Easy to read with characters that are easy to enjoy -
Looking forward to reading other works published by this author, both past a...more
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it is a good book about a dog.
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I haven"t read the book yet, but the way you wrote the review, I feel like I already read it!
May 30, 2013 01:34pm