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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Mick Harte Was Here
By Barbara Park
Phoebe grapples with her brother's sudden death, seeking laughter amidst grief.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,284 ratings
128 pages· 16,740 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Phoebe Harte's world shatters when her vibrant brother, Mick, dies unexpectedly. Known for his wild antics and infectious humor, Mick's absence leaves a void in Phoebe's life. As she navigates the pain of loss, Phoebe must find a way to cope and rediscover hope. Can laughter and memories help her heal, or will the weight of grief be too much to bear? This poignant tale explores the delicate balance between sorrow and joy, challenging Phoebe to find light in the darkest times.
From the publisher
“How could someone like Mick die”? He was the kid who freaked out hismom by putting a ceramic eye in a defrosted chicken, the kid who did a wilddance in front of the whole school–and the kid who, if only he had worn hisbicycle helmet, would still be alive today. But now Phoebe Harte’stwelve-year-old brother is gone, and Phoebe’s world has turned upside down.With her trademark candor and compassion, beloved middle-grade writer BarbaraPark tells how Phoebe copes with her painful loss in this story filled withsadness, humor–and hope. Chosen by “Publishers Weekly” as one of theirBest Books of 1996. “A full-fledged and fully convincing drama” ( “PublishersWeekly” ).
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 16,740
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~Q
- Scholastic level
- S
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 11480
Publication
- Published
- August 27, 1996
- First published
- January 1, 1995
- Publisher
- Yearling
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780679882039
- LCCN
- 2006274061
- OCLC
- 36474229
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