Juvenile Fiction - Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement
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13 Ways to Say GoodbyeA novel-in-verse about life after loss, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye beautifully renders the power of sibling bonds, the depth of grief, and the strength of learning to love again, perfect for fans of Everywhere Blue and The Distance to Home, from the author...
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A Dog Called HomelessPraised by Newbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate as "graceful" and "miraculous," this Schneider Family Book Award-winning novel tells how one girl's friendship with a homeless dog mends a family's heart.Cally Fisher knows she can see her dead mother, but the only other living soul...
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A Flame Burns on: Lighting the Yahrzeit CandleA girl and her mom light a candle to honor the memory of a loved one in this gorgeously illustrated picture book about this special Jewish tradition. Each year, a girl and her mom light a yahrzeit candle on the anniversary of an uncle's...
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A Hundred HorsesFrom the author of A Dog Called Homeless, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award, comes another gentle novel with a touch of magic about the power of friendship and the truth of belonging.Nell isn't happy about spending her vacation on a farm, but...
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A Map Into the World"Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness." --Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Someday A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world. As the seasons change, so too does a young Hmong girl's world....
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A Promise to ProtectThirteen-year-old Sidney finds purpose and healing following the death of her aunt when she joins an effort to save an old-growth forest.While Sidney grieves the loss of her beloved aunt, she discovers that the old-grown forest along her Pacific Northwest coastal town is at...
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A Stone for SaschaA girl grieves the loss of her dog in an achingly beautiful wordless epic from the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Journey. This year's summer vacation will be very different for a young girl and her family without Sascha, the beloved family dog, along for...
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A Tricky Kind of MagicCard tricks, clever illusions--Cooper can do them all. His dad, also known as the Great Eduardo, taught him the tricks of the magical trade before he passed away. When a talking rabbit appears from his dad's old top hat, and reveals there is a...
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A Walk in the WoodsIn this moving account of loss, a boy takes a walk in the woods and makes a discovery that changes his understanding of his father. A week after the funeralI stare in the morning mirror, angry that my father's eyes stare back at me....
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A Wish with WingsA tender tale of courage, hope, and holding onto yourself even when everything around you seems to be falling apart -- perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Barbara O'Connor. Everyone says twelve-year-old Evan Calais is feral. She likes to spend her time outside,...
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A Year in the Life of a Complete and Total GeniusArthur Bean is a genius--it's just that no one else realizes this quite yet. He's going to be a world-famous author, and the first step is to win this year's story-writing contest. What he writes is pretty funny, but it gets him into trouble...
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Absolutely No Body PartsCan't face cleaning out your garage, shed, or attic? Call the Gross Busters! Everyone in Glummingford, it seems, needs someone to sort through their hoarder stash, clear out the rotting rubbish, or manage their sidewalk sale. No job's too foul for Nick, Khenan, and...
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Abuela's Super CapaA heartwarming bilingual picture book about a young boy who learns to accept that Abuela needs to retire her super capa. Saturdays are superhero days. Equipped with their milkshakes and capas, Luis and his abuela can turn anything into an adventure.But when Abuela gets...
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Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos StoryJulieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Día de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift. A touching story that celebrates ancestors and teaches that the most meaningful tributes come from the heart illustrated by award-winning Sara Palacios. Julieta is excited...
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All the Blues in the Sky# 1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor author Renée Watson explores friendship, loss, and life with grief in this poignant novel in verse and vignettes. Sage's thirteenth birthday was supposed to be about movies and treats, staying up late with her best...
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All the Sunshine in the WorldIn this riveting novel in verse, thirteen-year-old Tolly fears she was to blame for the accident that killed her older sister. If she could just get her phone back, she might find answers about the day Sunny died. . . It's been almost six...
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All the Things We FoundRuthie is finally getting used to the new normal: her parents' divorce, having a stepdad and (annoying) stepbrothers and trying not to think too much about before. When her mom starts feeling sick, Ruthie's relieved it's nothing serious...until her mom tells her she's pregnant...
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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal CircumstancesThe fourth book in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, is facing...
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Always There: A Children's Book about Healing from GriefEvery child, navigating the delicate path of grief, longs for a glimpse of hope. The heartfelt examination of love, loss, and the unshakable bonds we have with the deceased is captured in "Always There." This book sheds light on the range of emotions children...
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An Ofrenda for PerroLosing a pet is hard, but this picture book told through a Day of the Dead celebration will show readers that the love they have for their beloved companion will always remain. Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During...
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