The Beloved Dearly

Doug Cooney

Jan 2002 · Full Cast Audio · Narrated by Doug Cooney

About this audiobook

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 of. High-spirited, hilarious, and unexpectedly touching, The Beloved Dearly is a sparkling debut for a major new voice in books for young readers. An actor and performance artist himself, Doug Cooney is uniquely suited to narrate this hilarious novel version of his own highly acclaimed play, which was first performed at Lincoln Center. Doug's recent work includes a screenplay for an animated version of the classic Dr. Seuss film The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.

Ratings and reviews

A perfect pick for fans of Andrew Clements and Gordon Korman! Business savvy Ernie begins a fresh venture in the abandoned lot in the neighborhood alley, recruiting kids from his new school as employees and finding clients who are in need of a proper send-off for their beloved pets. A funny twist on entrepreneurship in Middle Grade and stories about grief which will keep you turning pages and laughing aloud.