Saint Louis Armstrong Beach

Saint Louis Armstrong Beach

A boy, a dog, and New Orleans' most famous storm€"Hurricane Katrina.<br><br>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, and his best friend is a stray dog named Shadow. At first Saint is sure that Hurricane Katrina will be just like the last one--no big deal. But then the city is ordered to evacuate and Saint refuses to leave without Shadow. Saint and Shadow flee to his neighbor's attic--and soon enough it's up to Saint to save them all.<br><br>"Woods takes us right into New Orleans, right into the eye of the storm and the heart of New Orleans' people." €" <b>Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winnng author of <i>Brown Girl Dreaming</i></b><br><br>"Provides a vivid description of what life was like in pre-Katrina New Orleans, and how quickly peoples' lives were shattered. The characters are well-developed, and readers truly will care about their fates." €" <b><i>Library Media Connection</i>, starred review</b><p>"A small gem that sparkles with hope, resilience and the Crescent City's unique, jazz-infused spirit." €" <b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review</b></p>