About This Book
Reach for After Eli when your child is searching for logic in the face of a senseless loss or struggling to verbalize grief after the death of a sibling. This poignant story follows Daniel, a young boy who copes with his older brother's death in the military by creating a Book of the Dead, cataloging historical figures who died in unusual ways to find a pattern or purpose in mortality. While the premise deals with heavy themes, the book is a masterclass in gentle, realistic healing. It is perfectly suited for middle grade readers (ages 9 to 12) who prefer intellectualizing their emotions or who find comfort in facts and history. Ultimately, it is a story about the slow, messy process of re-entering the world and finding reasons to keep living.
