The Beloved Dearly (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Doug Cooney Play Audiobook Sample

The Beloved Dearly Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Doug Cooney and the Full Cast Family Publisher: Full Cast Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2003 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Ernie Castellano, fast-talking wheeler-dealer kid, has come up with his greatest idea yet: pet funerals! With his pals Dusty (an artist in coffins) and Swimming Pool (one of the world's great criers, an asset to any funeral she attends), Ernie creates a thriving business-and manages to land himself in more hot water than he has ever dreamed possible.

High-spirited, hilarious, and unexpectedly touching, The Beloved Dearly is a sparkling debut for a major new voice in books for young readers.

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"While reading the first chapter or two, I wasn't sure this book could hold my attention, but it somehow gripped me completely. I became lost in the fun and challenges in this charming story and even shed a tear or two at the end. A complete delight. "

— Becky (4 out of 5 stars)

The Beloved Dearly (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.78947368421053 out of 53.78947368421053 out of 53.78947368421053 out of 53.78947368421053 out of 53.78947368421053 out of 5 (3.79)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A cute, funny story...read it aloud to Lillie and Jenny. "

    — Kim, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " it was good but not the best. interesting theme but good. "

    — Madison, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was cute. It makes me think of when we gave Mrs. Miller's rabbit pen a funeral in oral reading. Good times. "

    — Anne, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Book # 3 of 5th grade Chat n' Chew. "

    — Jameia, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this is a great book about a few neighborhood kids who start a new business - they're giving pet funerals. :) easy reading and pretty funny. "

    — Rachel, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very cute book about friendship, death, and sharing feelings. "

    — Jaime, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " my hilarious third grade teacher read this out loud to us and I read the second book the series "

    — Elizabeth, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This has almost a Little Rascals feel to it with the kids and their actions/language but has a heart-warming ending. "

    — Leslie, 10/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " put the FUN in funeral. Morbid to a point but light hearted and understanding, this has elements of Lawn Boy. "

    — Mr., 9/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book is amazing and sad. it's also my 200th book!!!!yay. "

    — Sitara, 9/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So far I like it. "

    — Z-bob, 6/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I thought this book was funny, but I'm not sure that younger kids will get all the farce. The descriptions of little kids running a business and barking orders into their cell phones were a hoot! "

    — Katie, 5/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Your classical trouble maker looking for a way to get money in a great and funny way! "

    — Kaitlyn, 3/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book lacked something and I am not sure what it was. The story was okay, some of the characters were well developed, and the writing was okay. It just fell flat. It wasn't compelling or inspiring or even hopeful. Utterly forgettable for me but my daughter liked okay so I gave it 3 stars. "

    — Susan, 10/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good! Listened to it in a few hours. "

    — Naomi, 9/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just as good the second time. Love the evolution of friendship and the reconsideration of priorities our hero goes through in his quest for the mighty dollar. Swimming Pool is the best. "

    — Laura, 8/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was really funny, it's about these kids that start a busniess to get paid for doing pet funerals "

    — Ksenya, 8/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read it in one night so I could help Zack with his book report (: "

    — Sandi, 4/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " funny, entertaining, and easy to read. As unrealistic as the business might be, it's still a good story about friendship. "

    — Inkwaves, 4/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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. "

    — Christy, 4/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " While reading the first chapter or two, I wasn't sure this book could hold my attention, but it somehow gripped me completely. I became lost in the fun and challenges in this charming story and even shed a tear or two at the end. A complete delight. "

    — Becky, 3/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was laugh-out-loud funny! "

    — Lorie, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this book in grade four and then did a book report on it. "

    — Nicole, 10/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I stayed up all night laughing about the crazy kids! "

    — Mackenzie, 6/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read it in one night so I could help Zack with his book report (: "

    — Sandi, 1/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So far I like it. "

    — Z-bob, 12/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good! Listened to it in a few hours. "

    — Ncsrats, 3/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This has almost a Little Rascals feel to it with the kids and their actions/language but has a heart-warming ending. "

    — Leslie, 9/17/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I thought this book was funny, but I'm not sure that younger kids will get all the farce. The descriptions of little kids running a business and barking orders into their cell phones were a hoot! "

    — Katie, 9/2/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Your classical trouble maker looking for a way to get money in a great and funny way! "

    — Kaitlyn, 7/20/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I stayed up all night laughing about the crazy kids! "

    — Mackenzie, 5/13/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this book in grade four and then did a book report on it. "

    — Nicole, 2/28/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was cute. It makes me think of when we gave Mrs. Miller's rabbit pen a funeral in oral reading. Good times. "

    — Anne, 8/13/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " funny, entertaining, and easy to read. As unrealistic as the business might be, it's still a good story about friendship. "

    — Inkwaves, 8/11/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this is a great book about a few neighborhood kids who start a new business - they're giving pet funerals. :) easy reading and pretty funny. "

    — Rachel, 7/24/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was laugh-out-loud funny! "

    — Lorie, 5/6/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very cute book about friendship, death, and sharing feelings. "

    — Jaime, 3/29/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was really funny, it's about these kids that start a busniess to get paid for doing pet funerals "

    — Ksenya, 2/24/2008