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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1983 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Everett Anderson's Goodbye
By Lucille Clifton, Ann Grifalconi (Illustrator)
A boy navigates the stages of grief after losing his father.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 224 ratings
32 pages· 195 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Everett Anderson faces the unimaginable: his father's death. As he grapples with denial, anger, and depression, Everett's journey through grief unfolds. Will he find acceptance and peace? Discover his emotional path in this poignant tale.
From the publisher
Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author AwardA Reading Rainbow SelectionEverett Anderson’s Goodbye is a touching portrait of a little boy who is trying to come to grips with his father’s death. Lucille Clifton captures Everett’s conflicting emotions as he confronts this painful reality. We see him struggle through many stages, from denial and anger to depression and, finally, acceptance. In this spare and moving poem, the last in this acclaimed series, Lucille Clifton brings Everett Anderson’s life full circle. An NCTE Teachers’ Choice
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 195
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NP1380L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.5
- F&P level
- ~Z+
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 28783
Publication
- Published
- July 15, 1988
- First published
- January 1, 1983
- Publisher
- Square Fish
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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