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Young Adult About Death of a Loved One – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Young Adult About Death of a Loved One

Explore young adult books about death of a loved one for children.

417 books

Cover of 14 Ways to Die

For the teenager navigating the pressures of digital fame while seeking justice for a past loss. This thriller explores

Cover of The King Is Dead

The King Is Dead

For the teen navigating a world that demands they hide their true self while facing sudden, overwhelming expectations an

Cover of The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

For the teenager grappling with the weight of the future or the pain of a recent loss, this story finds beauty in the mu

Cover of Insurgent

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Divergent #2

Insurgent

Veronica Roth

War looms between factions as Tris Prior grapples with grief and secrets, forced to embrace her Divergence to save those

Ages 14–18

Cover of The Starlight Claim

The Boy in the Burning House #2

The Starlight Claim

Tim Wynne-Jones

For the teenager grappling with the heavy silence of an unsolved loss and the desperate need to find answers where the a

Cover of What I Want You to See

What I Want You to See

Catherine Linka

For the teenager grappling with the high stakes of following their dreams and the pressure to succeed at any cost after

Cover of Summerwork

Carrie Mesrobian

For the teenager navigating the heavy transition between childhood and adulthood while carrying the weight of family sec

Cover of Sweetly

Fairytale Retellings #2

Magical candy offers Gretchen a chance to forget the monster that took her sister, but a dark presence still waits in th

Cover of River of Dreams

River of Dreams #1

River of Dreams

For the teen processing the weight of family secrets or the heavy grief of losing a loved one. Reba must brave the under

Cover of Cinder & Glass

Melissa de la Cruz

For the teenager navigating the pressure of societal expectations and the difficult choice between security and followin

Cover of Frostblood

Frostblood Saga #1

For the teen navigating a world where they feel they must hide their true self, this story explores finding the courage

Cover of When You Wish Upon a Lantern

When You Wish Upon a Lantern

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the tricky path back to a lost friendship while hono

Cover of Frozen Fire

For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of a fractured home and searching for hope in the wake of an unexplained f

Cover of Lottery Boy

Living on the streets of London is hard enough, but now an orphan named Bully is running for his life with a winning lot

Cover of Just Like That

For the teen processing the shock of a sudden accident or struggling with the weight of being a witness to tragedy while

Cover of Don't Fail Me Now

Don't Fail Me Now

For the teen navigating the complexities of a blended family, this story follows half-siblings crossing state lines to c

Cover of Girl in the Blue Coat

Girl in the Blue Coat

For the teen grappling with the weight of moral choices, this gripping mystery explores the courage required to act when

Cover of You'd Be Home Now

You'd Be Home Now

Kathleen Glasgow

Emory has always played the role of the good sister, but a tragic accident forces her to redefine herself amidst her bro

Cover of Demon Thief

The Demonata #2

Kernel Fleck can see swirling patches of light, but his strange gift becomes a terrifying weapon when a window opens int

Cover of United We Spy

Gallagher Girls #6

For the teenager who is navigating the high stakes of growing up while trying to find where they truly belong among thei

Cover of Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Cynthia Salaysay

For the teenager navigating the thin line between intense ambition and manipulation within a high-pressure mentor relati

Cover of The Drowning Summer

The Devouring Gray #2

The Drowning Summer

For the teen navigating the heavy shadows of a family legacy while searching for their own identity and first love amids

Cover of The Fear

A mysterious illness has turned every adult in London into a bloodthirsty hunter, forcing a band of children to fight fo

Cover of Emmett

For teens navigating the messy lines between friendship and romance, this queer retelling of Emma explores the growing p

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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(2326)Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 4–7(442)Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 8–11(1630)