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Before Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, nine year-old Gertie, her mom, and her brother went to stay with Gertie’s Aunt Charlene and Uncle Mike until the danger passed. When they left their home, they had no idea that they would never see it again! Gertie tries hard to adjust to a new school and new friends in Memphis, and to come to terms with losing her home and possessions. She also really misses her dad, who stayed behind to serve as a doctor in the devastated city. When Gertie returns to New Orleans, she has a better understanding of what is important in life, which transforms her experience of loss into one of determination to repair and rebuild her home.
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I really liked this book
When a Hurricane comes to New Orleans, nine-year old Gertie has to leave her house and friends. With her family, she must leave New Orleans and go live with her uncle and aunt in Tennessee. The sad news is that her dad works in a hospital and can't be with the family at all, but on holidays he tries to be there to celebrate with everyone! In the Beginning, Gertie misses her friends from New Orleans very much, but she gets to know the new place better, makes new friends and participates in a talent show with them, where they dance the Dance of the Dreidels. I enjoyed this book because instead of celebrating the holidays alone, they celebrate the holiday together with family and have lots of fun! I would recommend this book to those who would like to know how one little kid can make it out in the world.