The Beloved Dearly
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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.

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192 pages· 34,732 words· Est. 5 hour read· 680L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689863547
LCCN
2001020308
OCLC
53053180

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