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Books for Saying Goodbye for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Saying Goodbye for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about saying goodbye recommended for kids ages 12–18.

1,213 books

Cover of Scorpia Rising

Anthony Horowitz

For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and the need to finally say goodbye to a chapter of their life whil

Cover of My Last Best Friend

Friends for Keeps #1

My Last Best Friend

Ida May decides her heart is closed for business after her best friend moves away, even when a friendly new girl in four

Cover of Aquamarine

During the hottest summer on record, two friends find a sharp-tongued mermaid in a murky pool and race to save her befor

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Cover of Killers of the Dawn

Cirque Du Freak #9

Killers of the Dawn

Darren Shan

For the reader grappling with the shock of sudden loss, this high-stakes fantasy explores the heavy price of loyalty and

Ages 10–15

Cover of Grace in the Wilderness

Upon the Head of the Goat #2

Grace in the Wilderness

A young girl struggles with the heavy memories of World War II labor camps as she leaves Sweden behind to build a new li

Cover of Out of Here: A Senior Class Yearbook

Out of Here: A Senior Class Yearbook

The hidden connections between Stacey and her classmates surface as they navigate the highs and lows of their final year

Cover of The Tear Collector

The Tear Collector

For the teen processing historical weight or family secrets, this lyrical story explores how we carry the grief of the p

Cover of Endless

For the teenager grappling with big questions about life, death, and legacy. This suspenseful finale explores the weight

Cover of The Road to Damietta

The Road to Damietta

For the teenager grappling with how to love someone whose path is radically different from their own, or exploring the t

Cover of The Blood of Olympus

The Heroes of Olympus #5

The Blood of Olympus

For the reader facing a major transition or the end of a long journey, this epic finale explores the weight of expectati

Cover of The Art of Flying

The Art of Flying

Fortuna faces a heartbreaking choice when two sisters ask her to help turn her bird-like best friend back into a swallow

Cover of Kill All Happies

Kill All Happies

Vic plans to go out with a bang by throwing a massive secret party, saving a local landmark from bankruptcy, and finally

Cover of Always and Forever, Lara Jean

To All the Boys I've Loved Before #3

Always and Forever, Lara Jean

Senior year brings the pressure of college applications and a father’s wedding, leaving Lara Jean to wonder if her relat

Cover of Keeping Score

In 1951 Brooklyn, a nine-year-old Dodgers fan forms an unlikely bond with a Giants supporter through the shared language

Cover of Princess Mia

The Princess Diaries #9

For the teen struggling with a heavy heart after a breakup and the feeling of being left behind by friends while trying

Cover of The Wall Between Us

The Wall Between Us

For the child grappling with a sudden, unfair separation from a friend or loved one. A gripping story of two girls divid

Cover of The Afterlife

Life ends abruptly for a high school senior in a Fresno club, but his journey continues as a ghost navigating the world

Cover of We Hold These Truths

Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School #5

We Hold These Truths

Andrew Clements

Ben, Jill, and Robert face one final race against time to stop a pair of determined janitors from tearing down their sch

Cover of The Honest Truth

The Honest Truth

Tired of being sick, twelve-year-old Mark runs away with his dog to face the ultimate challenge: climbing the massive pe

Cover of Iron Tide Rising

The Map to Everywhere #4

Iron Tide Rising

Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis

For the child who loves the thrill of a grand finale and needs to see how even the biggest differences can be set aside

Cover of Shiver

The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1

Maggie Stiefvater

Grace has spent years watching the wolves behind her house, but now a specific yellow-eyed wolf is watching her back wit

Cover of Puppet

For the child curious about the magic of the everyday, this lyrical story explores the beauty of creation and the gentle

Cover of Home-Front Heroes

Home-Front Heroes

For children navigating the quiet anxieties of a world at war or coping with a parent away on military duty, this story

Cover of The Key to Every Thing

The Key to Every Thing

Tash finally finds a sense of belonging at summer camp, only to return home and find that her beloved neighbor and prote

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