The Tenth Good Thing about Barney
The Tenth Good Thing about Barney
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The Tenth Good Thing about Barney

Written by Judith Viorst & illustrated by Erik Blegvad
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6 - 9
Reading age
25
Page count
32
Words per page
490L
Lexile measure
Sep 30, 1987
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“My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them…” But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father he discovers the tenth– and begins to understand.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780689712036
    Publication Date
    September 30, 1987
    Publisher
    Atheneum Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    25
    Words Per Page
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    86025948
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    49408838
    Lexile® Level
    490L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    26994
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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