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5,060 books found
The Sittin' Up
Shelia P. Moses
When a community patriarch passes away, twelve-year-old Bean observes the rituals and deep care his sharecropping family
Ages 10–14
Umbrella Summer
Lisa Graff
Ten-year-old Annie sees danger in every bike ride and bug bite after her brother’s death, until a new neighbor helps her
Ages 8–12
The Chronicles of Narnia #7
The Last Battle
C. S. Lewis
Jill and Eustace return to Narnia one last time to face a rising evil and follow Aslan toward a glorious new paradise.
Ages 8–12
A Series of Unfortunate Events #3
The Wide Window
Lemony Snicket
For children processing the anxiety of constant change or the loss of a loved one, this darkly funny tale proves that ev
Ages 8–12
Harry Potter #7
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J.K. Rowling
The wizarding world faces its final showdown as Harry Potter enters his last adventure to stop the dark forces once and
Ages 10–15
Halfway to the Sky
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Twelve-year-old Dani sets out to hike the Appalachian Trail alone to outrun her grief, only to find that healing require
Ages 8–12
The War That Saved My Life #2
The War I Finally Won
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Ada, no longer defined by her clubfoot, embarks on a journey of self-discovery during WWII. Living with her guardian, br
Ages 8–12
When the World Tips Over
Jandy Nelson
Love, enchantment, and long-buried secrets overflow in this vibrant story of a world shifting under the weight of family
Ages 14–18
Death-Cast #3
The Survivor Wants to Die at the End
Adam Silvera
Paz and Alano are two strangers brought together by fate and a deadly system, fighting to find a reason to live before t
Ages 14–18
Throne of Glass #2
Crown of Midnight
Sarah J. Maas
Assassin Celaena Sardothien must maintain a deadly charade in the king's court while protecting a secret that could dest
Ages 14–18
Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds
Will stands in an elevator with a gun tucked in his waistband, facing sixty seconds of ghosts and a choice between neigh
Ages 14–18
The Heart and the Bottle
Oliver Jeffers
After a painful loss, a young girl decides to lock her heart away in a bottle, only to find the world feels much smaller
Ages 4–8
Munsch for Kids
Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance
Robert Munsch
For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this tender story offers a comforting way to honor memories through a
Ages 4–8
Lovely War
Julie Berry
Aphrodite narrates a sweeping story of four mortals whose lives of music, architecture, and heartbreak collide during th
Ages 14–18
Realm Breaker #2
Blade Breaker
Victoria Aveyard
A pirate's daughter with ancient magic must unite an outcast assassin and a grieving immortal to stop a shadow from cons
Ages 14–18
Pony
R. J. Palacio
Accompanied by a ghost and a mysterious pony, twelve-year-old Silas sets out into the night on a perilous mission to res
Ages 10–14
Girl in Pieces
Kathleen Glasgow
After losing everything, seventeen-year-old Charlie Davis must find the strength to leave the edge and piece her life ba
Ages 14–18
The Great American Elephant Chase
Gillian Cross
For children processing the heavy weight of grief or the need to escape an unfair situation, this high-stakes adventure
Ages 9–13
Figuring Out Frances
Gina Willner-Pardo
Abigail’s best friend Travis has changed since starting at her school, and she must decide how to handle his new attitud
Ages 8–12
Cougar
Helen V. Griffith
Nickel struggles to fit into his new farm life while dealing with a local bully and the mysterious sightings of a horse
Ages 8–12
Memory Jars
Vera Brosgol
Determined not to lose the magic of summer blueberries, Freda tries to preserve everything she loves in jars only to lea
Ages 4–8
The Brimstone Journals
Ron Koertge
For parents and educators of teens navigating the complex social pressures, hidden home struggles, and warning signs of
Ages 14–18
Hedgehog's Magic Tricks
Ruth Paul
Hedgehog’s magic tricks keep going wrong, but his loyal friends Mouse, Rabbit, and Duckling have a surprise planned to c
Ages 3–7
The Dollar Kids
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
A family moves to a struggling town to buy a house for just one dollar, hoping a new home can help them leave their heav
Ages 10–14
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