Desser the Best Ever Cat
Desser the Best Ever Cat
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Desser the Best Ever Cat

Written and illustrated by Maggie Smith
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8 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
15
Words per page
480L
Lexile measure
Apr 10, 2001
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A heartwarming and cathartic book for anyone who has ever loved, and lost, a cat. This is the story of a cat, told by the little girl who loved him best. From his first plaintive mew to his last loving purr, Desser was an essential member of the family. And for the little girl, especially, he was a constant companion. He was the catalyst for her first steps, thrilled when she got her first big bed, and he was waiting for her after her first day of school. But as the girl grows bigger, Desser grows older. And eventually it is time to say good-bye. Still, by telling his story and remembering him well, the girl finds a way to keep him alive in her heart. With the simplest words and truly adorable illustrations, Maggie Smith captures the special bond we have with our pets and offers a helpful method for coping with their loss.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780375910562
    Publication Date
    April 10, 2001
    Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    April 10, 2001
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    15
    Reading Age
    8 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    00025441
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    43894086
    Lexile® Level
    480L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    48096
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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