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Middle Grade About Death of a Loved One
Explore middle grade books about death of a loved one for children.
121 books
The Austin Family Chronicles #4
A Ring of Endless Light
Madeleine L'Engle
Vicky Austin spends a summer of transition on a quiet island, finding solace among dolphins while facing her grandfather
Ages 12–17
Up a Road Slowly
Irene Hunt
Following the loss of her mother, Julie navigates a decade of emotional change and growth while living with her schoolte
Ages 10–14
Warriors: Super Edition #2
Bluestar's Prophecy
Erin Hunter
Bluekit is destined to lead ThunderClan like a blazing fire, but a dark prophecy warns that her greatest enemy might be
Ages 10–14
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Lucinda #1
Roller Skates
Ruth Sawyer
Ten-year-old Lucinda glides through the streets of turn-of-the-century New York on her skates, finding liberation away f
Ages 9–12
The Other Side of Truth #1
The Other Side of Truth
Beverley Naidoo
Twelve-year-old Sade and her brother Femi must flee Nigeria for London after their family is targeted by a corrupt gover
Ages 10–14
Young Samurai #1
The Way of the Warrior
Chris Bradford
Shipwrecked in 1611 Japan, young Jack Fletcher must endure rigorous training under a legendary sword master to become a
Ages 10–14
When You Trap a Tiger
Tae Keller
When a magical tiger from her grandmother’s stories appears with a risky bargain, Lily must find the courage to confront
Ages 8–12
Norvelt #1
Dead End in Norvelt
Jack Gantos
For young readers who love a quirky historical mystery blended with life lessons and unexpected humor, this tale follows
Ages 10–14
Rats of NIMH #1
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Robert C. O'Brien
A widowed field mouse seeking help for her ailing son discovers a secret colony of genius rats who possess the technolog
Ages 8–12
The Slave Dancer
Paula Fox
For mature middle graders, this harrowing historical novel confronts the grim realities of the transatlantic slave trade
Ages 12–16
CHERUB #11
Brigands M.C.
Robert Muchamore
For older readers grappling with feelings of unfairness, this gritty thriller follows a teen seeking justice after the l
Ages 11–16
Ella Enchanted
Gail Carson Levine
Cursed at birth to obey every direct order, Ella must battle ogres, wicked stepsisters, and her own magic to reclaim her
Ages 8–13
Aurora County #2
Each Little Bird That Sings
Deborah Wiles
Growing up in a family-run funeral home, ten-year-old Comfort Snowberger thinks she knows everything about death until l
Ages 8–12
Alex Rider #1
Stormbreaker
Anthony Horowitz
Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider is thrust into the world of international espionage, undergoing brutal training to investig
Ages 10–14
Step by Wicked Step
Anne Fine
Trapped together during a storm, five children share their honest experiences of life with step-parents, finding humor a
Ages 9–13
Freak the Mighty #2
Max the Mighty
Rodman Philbrick
Max and a book-loving girl named Worm embark on a cross-country escape to find safety, riding the rails and dodging dang
Ages 10–14
The Prophecy of the Stones
Flavia Bujor
Three girls travel to the magical land of Fairytale to meet a creature named Oonagh and prepare for a massive battle bet
Ages 10–14
A Series of Unfortunate Events #9
The Carnivorous Carnival
Lemony Snicket
The Baudelaire orphans encounter a terrible lie and a wolf baby at a miserable carnival in this grim ninth chapter of th
Ages 8–12
The Last Cuentista #1
The Last Cuentista
Donna Barba Higuera
Petra is the only person on a spaceship who remembers Earth. Now she must use her grandmother's stories to save humanity
Ages 10–14
Too Bright to See
Kyle Lukoff
While Bug's friend Moira obsesses over makeup and boys, a ghost in Bug's Vermont house begins sending messages that reve
Ages 10–14
Breaking Stalin's Nose
Eugene Yelchin
Ten-year-old Sasha must find his own way through the Soviet Union after the secret police take his father away, leaving
Ages 9–12
Lorien Legacies #2
The Power of Six
Pittacus Lore
Nine gifted children from a fallen planet hide on Earth, developing powerful Legacies while evading hunters who can only
Ages 12–17
Walk Two Moons #4
The Wanderer
Sharon Creech
For the child grappling with buried memories or family mysteries, this ocean-bound journey offers a path to healing thro
Ages 8–12
Divergent #3
Allegiant
Veronica Roth
The truth about a fractured society finally comes to light, forcing impossible choices between love and loyalty in this
Ages 13–18
More Formats for Death of a Loved One
Chapter Books
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Young Adult
(417)
Graphic Novels
(56)
Picture Books
(20)
Poetry
(11)
Early Readers
(3)
Death of a Loved One by Age Group
Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 0–3
(65)
Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 12–18
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Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 4–7
(442)
Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 8–11
(1630)
