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Violence
None
No violence; death of a character
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of devotion, loss, and the bond between a man and his dog
What this book is about
Auster's 1999 short novel is narrated from the perspective of Mr. Bones, a devoted dog, as his homeless owner approaches death. Gentle, melancholy, and quietly beautiful. Appropriate for all ages.
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