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Young Adult About Family Illness
Explore young adult books about family illness for children.
199 books
The Absinthe Underground
Jamie Pacton
For the teenager seeking a sense of belonging while navigating the high stakes of protecting their family and finding th
Ages 14–18
If You're Lucky
Yvonne Prinz
Determined to solve the mystery of her brother's death, Georgia secretly stops her medication, risking the return of the
Ages 14–18
The Bridge
Bill Konigsberg
For the teenager or parent navigating the darkness of depression, this story explores the profound 'what-ifs' of mental
Ages 14–18
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Grieve
Lizzie Wilcock
For young adults navigating profound loss, this book tenderly explores the complex emotions and journey of grief, offeri
Ages 14–18
Surrender
Sonya Hartnett
As his life nears its end, Gabriel reflects on a traumatic childhood and the haunting, mysterious bond he shared with a
Ages 15–18
Out of This Place
Emma Cameron
Luke, Bongo, and Casey face the gritty weight of family trouble and limited options as they each search for a way to esc
Ages 14–18
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
Matthew Quick
Leonard Peacock carries a grandfather's pistol and four distinct gifts on his birthday, planning a final goodbye to the
Ages 14–18
Bang
Barry Lyga
Ten years after a tragic accident involving his father’s gun, Sebastian Cody grapples with a guilt so heavy he isn't sur
Ages 14–18
Love & Other Carnivorous Plants
Florence Gonsalves
Struggling through a chaotic freshman year at Harvard, Danny grapples with an eating disorder and a new romance while tr
Ages 15–18
I Crawl Through It
A.S. King
Four teenagers on the brink of surrender struggle to stay afloat amidst high-stakes testing, past trauma, and the crushi
Ages 14–18
And the Trees Crept In
Dawn Kurtagich
Darkness waits at Blood Manor, where the forest begins to move and a mysterious boy emerges from the shadows of the encr
Ages 14–18
Reality Boy
A.S. King
For the teen struggling with a reputation they can't outrun or feeling exploited by the adults in their life. A raw look
Ages 14–18
Pieces of a Girl
Stephanie Kuehnert
For the older teen navigating the darkness of toxic relationships, addiction, or trauma, finding hope through creative e
Ages 14–18
On the Edge of Gone
Corinne Duyvis
A comet will hit Amsterdam in one hour. Denise, who is autistic, must find her sister and get her undependable mother on
Ages 13–18
Sorta Like a Rock Star
Matthew Quick
Seventeen-year-old Amber lives in a school bus and serves her community with relentless optimism until a tragic loss tes
Ages 13–18
Eddy, Eddy
Kate De Goldi
For the teen processing the literal and emotional aftershocks of loss, this New Zealand story explores rebuilding a life
Ages 14–18
You Must Not Miss
Katrina Leno
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of social isolation, family breakdown, and the intense desire to push back
Ages 14–18
Genesis Alpha
Rune Michaels
Josh searches for the truth within an online game after his brother is arrested, uncovering dark secrets about his own p
Ages 12–17
Stepping Off
Jordan Sonnenblick
For the teenager overwhelmed by the pressure to have their whole life figured out while their family and the world as th
Ages 14–18
After the Fire
Will Hill
Moonbeam lives behind a high fence under strict rules until a devastating fire thrusts her into an unrecognizable world
Ages 14–18
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Hazel
Julie Hearn
Sent from London to a Caribbean sugar plantation in 1913, thirteen-year-old Hazel uncovers shocking family secrets hidde
Ages 12–17
Catfish Rolling
Clara Kumagai
Time itself cracks open after a massive earthquake, leaving Sora to navigate unstable zones and family secrets to find h
Ages 14–18
Voyages in the Underworld of Orpheus Black
Marcus Sedgwick, Julian Sedgwick
For the teen processing a major loss or the weight of the world, this surreal journey through war-torn London explores t
Ages 14–18
Love, Sivvy
R. L. Toalson
For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and the urge to create. This novel in verse explores the early year
Ages 13–18
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(33)
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(30)
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(4)
Early Readers
(3)
Family Illness by Age Group
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