Everett Anderson's Goodbye
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1983 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Everett Anderson's Goodbye

Written by Lucille Clifton · Illustrated by Ann Grifalconi

A boy navigates the stages of grief after losing his father.

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32 pages· 195 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· NP1380L
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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

Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (1984)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
195
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NP1380L
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805008005
LCCN
82023426
OCLC
9153437

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