Books Like Some of the Parts
Families who loved Some of the Parts by Hannah Barnaby often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Some of the Parts by Hannah Barnaby often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is struggling to move forward after the sudden loss of a sibling or loved one. It is especially suited for those moments when a child feels that their grief is a puzzle they cannot solve, or when they are obsessed with 'holding on' to the physical remnants of the person they lost. The story follows Tallie, a teen who discovers that her late brother was an organ donor and sets out on a journey to track down the recipients of his parts. While the premise involves the clinical reality of organ donation, the core of the book is a deeply emotional exploration of how we define a person once they are gone. It deals with heavy themes of loneliness and the search for closure in a way that is profoundly honest for the 14 to 18 age group. It provides a bridge for parents to discuss the complexity of memory and the reality that a person is more than the sum of their physical attributes.
