Buddy
By: M. H. Herlong
296 fantastic pages
The journey of Lil'T saving the dog that he loves
This book is about a young boy named Lil'T finding the dog that he loves. He faces many obstacles, but in the end it is all worth it.
Some of the good scenes in this book:
Buddy's House
Lil'T turned the shed in the backyard into a home for buddy since he wasn't allowed in the house.
Lil'T's Christmas Present
Lil'T didn't see anything under his stocking, so his dad brought him into his room. A new puppy was waiting under the bed!
The Shelter
Lil'T and his family stayed in a shelter during Hurricane Katrina. There were many people, and it was very uncomfortable.
Summary
The main characters in this book are Lil'T and Buddy. The major conflict of this story is Hurricane Katrina. It all starts when Lil'T's car hits Buddy. He then had to get his leg amputated. When Hurricane Katrina comes around, the family realizes that they have to leave buddy behind. With only a tub of water and a bag of food, Buddy survives until the rescuers find him. in the end, Lil'T and Buddy reunite.
Theme
The theme of this book is to put others before yourself. This happens many times during the book when Lil'T puts others first. This has really impacted me because when I look around everyday, it makes me consider how many people would do that. In the book, Lil'T worked hard for many things, ended up not using what he earned, and gave it to someone who needed it more. In the end, his hard work payed off.
Point of View
The point of view in this book is first person! Lil'T tells us about his journies and struggles during the book.