Hannah and the Cajun Navy, Hardcover/Ken McFeeters

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Description A flood, a young girl, her dad, and her dog trapped in their home filling with water . . . what will they do? It all leads to a daring rescue by unexpected heroes. Based on a true event Age 9 and up Middle Grade Ten-year-old Hannah, her dad, and her dog, Sadie, find themselves dealing with days of rain, a raging river, and rising flood waters in their Southern Louisiana town. With water everywhere, including inside their home, who will rescue them? Trapped in their family's house by the rising floodwaters, Hannah and her dad hear a faint sound in the distance. What could it be? In this heart-warming story wrapped up in an adventure, share glimpses of life in Southern Louisiana that stress the importance of family love, friendship, and helping each other in times of need. Readers will be captivated by the book's amazing illustrations by artist James Hislope, himself a native of Louisiana, who literally drew from his own experience, giving readers a real-life feel for what life is like in Louisiana bayou country. Hannah and the Cajun Navy is a fun and exciting read, sure to become a treasured keepsake for young readers and adults alike.