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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1971 · Est. 10 min read
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Written by Judith Viorst · Illustrated by Erik Blegvad
A boy struggles to find ten good things about his late cat, uncovering a deeper understanding.
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32 pages· 812 words· Est. 10 min read
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Bookroo's summary
A young boy mourns his beloved cat Barney, tasked with recalling ten good things about him for a funeral. He can only think of nine, until a heartfelt conversation with his father reveals the tenth. This journey through grief and memory leads to unexpected insights and healing. What will he discover about love and loss?
From the publisher
“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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 812
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 490L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 26994
Publication
- Published
- September 30, 1987
- First published
- July 1, 1971
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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