The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
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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· 490L
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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?

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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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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
812
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
490L
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689712036
LCCN
86025948
OCLC
49408838

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