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5,022 books found
Crazy Beautiful
Lauren Baratz-Logsted
For teens grappling with physical differences, navigating grief, or searching for true connection, this contemporary "Be
Ages 13–17
The One who Came Back
Joann Mazzio
For the child grappling with hope and loss, this story explores the enduring power of connection when a longed-for "one"
Ages 8–12
Ira #2
Ira Says Goodbye
Bernard Waber
Ira is heartbroken that his best friend is moving away, but he is even more confused by the fact that Reggie seems excit
Ages 4–8
Reasons to Stay
Margaret Walden Froehlich
After losing her mother, twelve-year-old Babe must sift through difficult family secrets that challenge everything she t
Ages 12–14
Artie's Brief: The Whole Truth, and Nothing But
Christi Killien
For a child processing the profound grief of loss or struggling with feelings of unfairness, this story offers a poignan
Ages 10–14
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
Goodbye to Angel Island
JIANG QINGLING
For families seeking to understand the historical journey of immigrants through Angel Island, this poignant story shares
Ages 6–9
One Unhappy Horse
C. S. Adler
Twelve-year-old Jan balances the grief of losing her father with a desperate mission to fund a life-saving operation for
Ages 9–12
Nation
Terry Pratchett
For the young reader wrestling with big questions about faith and science after a loss, or anyone searching for their pl
Ages 12–18
Hear the Wind Blow
Mary Downing Hahn
With their home in ashes, a thirteen-year-old boy and his sister trek across Virginia during the final, desperate days o
Ages 10–14
The Counterfeit Princess
Jane Resh Thomas
In the dangerous political world of 1553, a grieving teenager seeks revenge by working as a secret spy and body double f
Ages 10–14
Face at the Edge of the World
Eve Bunting
Jed is left with a heavy silence and a thousand questions after his best friend’s suicide, leading him on a search for t
Ages 12–17
There's No Surf in Cleveland
Stephanie Jona Buehler
Ten-year-old Philip misses Ohio so much he will do anything to leave the sunny beaches of Los Angeles and get back to hi
Ages 8–12
An Early Winter
Marion Dane Bauer
Eleven-year-old Tim hopes a fishing trip will help his grandfather remember who he is, but a difficult day at the pond b
Ages 9–12
As the Crow Flies
Elizabeth Winthrop
For children navigating the complex emotions of long distance parenting. This gentle story validates the joy of a visit
Ages 5–9
Dawn of Fear
Susan Cooper
The excitement of watching air raids fades into true terror for three children in war-torn England when a local rivalry
Ages 9–12
Cheyenne Again
Eve Bunting
For children processing the pain of being forced to fit in or the struggle to hold onto their family heritage when every
Ages 6–10
The World in Grandfather's Hands
Craig Kee Strete
Moving from the pueblo to the busy city is a huge shock for Jimmy, but his grandfather’s quiet wisdom helps him see his
Ages 8–12
Bimmi Finds a Cat
Elisabeth Jane Stewart
Bimmi is heartbroken after losing his beloved cat, but a chance encounter with a stray on Galveston Island helps his hea
Ages 6–9
Promises
Elizabeth Winthrop
For children navigating the uncertainty of a parent's cancer treatment, this story explores the small, steady promises t
Ages 5–9
The Ghost Dance
Alice McLerran
Lyrical verse tells the story of a sacred dance meant to bring back a world of abundance for the People.
Ages 6–10
The Inexplicable Logic of My Life
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Senior year brings unexpected anger and deep questions for Sal as he tries to reconcile his quiet life with the person h
Ages 14–18
The Wall
Eve Bunting
A father and son take a quiet, meaningful journey to the Vietnam War Memorial to touch the engraved name of the grandfat
Ages 4–8
Tuna Fish Thanksgiving
C. S. Adler
With her parents' divorce looming, thirteen-year-old Gilda takes it upon herself to keep her siblings steady and ensure
Ages 10–14
Dunk
David Lubar
Chad's summer on the Jersey Shore is a mix of high-stakes boardwalk humor and heavy reality as he juggles a new job with
Ages 12–17
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