My Old Pal, Oscar
My Old Pal, Oscar
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My Old Pal, Oscar

Written by Amy Hest & illustrated by Amy Bates
Hardcover
$16.95
$15.97
5 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
14
Words per page
~202L
Lexile measure
May 3, 2016
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After a young boy’s beloved pet passes away, he encounters an adorable stray dog on the beach. The boy tries to walk away and ignore the cuddly creature, but the puppy continues to follow him, undeterred. Though the boy is still dealing with the pain of his loss and feels afraid to care about a new pet again, as the two walk the sand together, the boy slowly opens himself up to the joy of having a new dog in his life and making peace with the past. New York Times bestselling Amy Hest and Amy Bates, the beloved team who created The Dog Who Belonged to No One, have created a touching story about new beginnings and how friendship and love have the power to heal.

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lonelinessfriendshipdogs  coping with death  petsbereavement  death  familydeath, grief, and bereavementsocial themes

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781419719011
    Publication Date
    May 3, 2016
    Publisher
    Abrams
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    14
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2015017028
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~202L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~G
    ATOS® Book Level
    1.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    182149
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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