Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival

About this book

Bobbi (the dog) and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, many lost everything. Bobbi and Bob Cat only survived by staying together. This is the story of their remarkable friendship.

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Why widely assigned

This Realistic Fiction title, typically at grades 3–6. Written in the 2000s; pairs with curriculum units on cats; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania)

  • recommended·3rd grade · Pennsylvaniasource: Mountain Laurel Book Award / Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award — PSLA past winners list, 2010-2011 winner (3-6)
  • recommended·4th grade · Pennsylvaniasource: Mountain Laurel Book Award / Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award — PSLA past winners list, 2010-2011 winner (3-6)
  • recommended·5th grade · Pennsylvaniasource: Mountain Laurel Book Award / Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award — PSLA past winners list, 2010-2011 winner (3-6)
  • recommended·6th grade · Pennsylvaniasource: Mountain Laurel Book Award / Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award — PSLA past winners list, 2010-2011 winner (3-6)

Common questions

What grade level is Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival?

Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–6. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

What curricula assign Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival?

Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival appears on reading lists for Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival banned in schools?

Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

What themes does Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival explore?

Central themes in Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival include cats. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.