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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

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The Way We Bared Our Souls

Willa Strayhorn

For the teenager grappling with a heavy secret or physical struggle who needs to know they aren't defined by their pain.

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House of Night Novellas #1

P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

For the teenager navigating the weight of destiny and the pain of a first love that changes everything.

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The Radiant Road

Katherine Catmull

For the teen seeking a sense of belonging while navigating the memories of a lost parent and the magic of a new home.

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Check & Mate

Ali Hazelwood

Mallory swore off chess after it broke her family, but a surprise victory over a world champion pulls her back into the

Ages 14–18

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We Speak in Storms

For the teen feeling haunted by the past or struggling to find their place, this story explores how shared trauma can be

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The Naturals #3

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Three public murders, no security footage, and cryptic tattoos on every victim leave the Naturals racing through Las Veg

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The Scorpio Races

Maggie Stiefvater

Sean and Puck face the annual Scorpio Races, where riders must tame deadly water horses in a high-stakes competition whe

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Code Name Verity #3

Black Dove, White Raven

In 1930s America, a stunt pilot tries to raise her daughter and her best friend's son in a world that fears their chosen

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And Both Were Young

Madeleine L'Engle

For the teenager who feels like an outsider and is searching for a place to belong while processing their own quiet grie

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The Saga of Larten Crepsley #3

Palace of the Damned

Young vampire Larten struggles to build a life in the human world and protect an infant survivor until his inner darknes

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The Pearl Thief

During her final summer at her family's estate, Julie must find a missing archivist and a hoard of lost pearls to clear

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All Our Broken Pieces

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of OCD or physical scars, this raw romance explores finding beauty in brokennes

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In a coastal Australian town, two football teammates from different backgrounds form a bond that challenges the prejudic

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Picture Us In the Light

Kelly Loy Gilbert

Danny Cheng’s world shifts when he finds a hidden box of letters that links his parents to a powerful family and a past

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The Book of Sun and Moon #2

Never Ever After

For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations while discovering their true identity amidst a world of se

Cover of Foxglove

A framed lord, a murdered duke, and the vengeful brother of Death set the stage for a dangerous game of high society whe

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Little Do We Know

Tamara Ireland Stone

Two former best friends are forced to confront the rift between them after a life-saving moment changes everything they

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Anne E. Neimark

For the reader grappling with the idea that heroes can be flawed. This biography explores the deep faith, addiction, and

Cover of A Crooked Mark

For the teen grappling with intense pressure to follow a family path and the heavy weight of questioning if what they ha

Cover of Enter the Body

For the teen processing the weight of their own story or seeking to understand the voices of women often silenced by his

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Five Total Strangers

Natalie D. Richards

For the teenager who feels the urgent pressure of family expectations and the chilling anxiety of being trapped in an un

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Ashes on the Waves

For the teen navigating the intensity of a first deep love while dealing with complicated family expectations and the we

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The Whispering Island #3

The Edge of the Shadows

Elizabeth George

For the teen navigating the intensity of new responsibilities while trying to understand their own unique, and sometimes

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The Celestial Kingdom #3

Never Ever After

For the teen navigating the tension between their family's expectations and their own growing need for autonomy while fi

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Death of a Loved One by Age Group

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