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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1893
Beautiful Joe (Paperback)
Written by Marshall Saunders
A mistreated dog finds hope with a kind family.
4.2 Goodreads · 2,539 ratings
320 pages· ~720L
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where cruelty seems to prevail, a dog narrates his journey from suffering under a harsh master to finding solace with a compassionate family. Will his new life bring the peace he longs for, or will shadows of the past linger? Discover the resilience of a spirit seeking love and belonging in a tale that challenges the boundaries of empathy and kindness.
From the publisher
Beautiful Joe was a winning entry in a contest sponsored by the American Humane Society in 1893. Based on a true story, this book was the first book published in America told from a dog’s point of view.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 320
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~720L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.6
- F&P level
- ~Q
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1999
- First published
- January 1, 1893
- Publisher
- Applewood Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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