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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001 · Est. 5 hour read
The Beloved Dearly
Written by Doug Cooney · Illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
A young entrepreneur's pet funeral business booms, then crumbles over a lost partnership.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 526 ratings
192 pages· 34,732 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Twelve-year-old Ernie discovers a lucrative venture in pet funerals, enlisting friends to help. With Dusty decorating and Tony digging, the business thrives, thanks to Swimming Pool's tearful performances. But when a dispute over pay drives Swimming Pool away, Ernie faces the collapse of his enterprise. Can he navigate the challenges of friendship and business, or will his ambitions unravel? This lively tale explores the ups and downs of young entrepreneurship and the importance of expressing emotions.
From the publisher
Ernie is a twelve-year-old tycoon, always on the lookout for a fast buck. This time he stumbles onto a money-making bonanza: pet funerals. He hires Dusty to decorate the burial boxes and Tony to dig the holes, but his prize find is Swimming Pool, a tomboy who can cry on cue. Business goes through the roof – until Ernie loses Swimming Pool over a raise and the whole venture unravels. Here is a rollicking, fun-spirited novel about friendship, loss, business – and how we learn to express our feelings.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 34,732
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 680L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 57601
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2003
- First published
- November 1, 2001
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689863547
- LCCN
- 2001020308
- OCLC
- 53053180
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