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Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
634 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
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Willy and Max: A Holocaust Story
Amy Littlesugar
A special painting connects two boys in Belgium during World War II, keeping their friendship alive even after they are
Ages 6–10
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
The Baby-Sitters Club #41
Mary Anne vs. Logan
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne is usually the shy one, but she must find her voice to decide if her new relationship is standing in the way o
Ages 8–12
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Anna Hibiscus #3
Good Luck, Anna Hibiscus!
Atinuke
Anna prepares to swap the dusty Harmattan season of Nigeria for the snow of Canada, all while learning how her big, lovi
Ages 6–9
Dawn
Molly Bang
A shipbuilder weds a mysterious woman who agrees to marry him only if he promises never to watch her while she works at
Ages 5–9
The Tucket Adventures #5
Tucket's Home
Gary Paulsen
Francis Tucket and his companions carry a secret treasure as they face bloodthirsty soldiers in a final, perilous push t
Ages 9–13
Pony on the Twelfth Floor
Polly Faber
Hiding a donut-loving pony in a city apartment is no easy feat for Kizzy and her friend Pawel, especially when the secre
Ages 7–10
Cat Tales #2
The Cat Who Wasn't There
Linda Newbery
Vincent misses his cat Snow so much he stops painting, but caring for a neighbor's runaway pet helps him find his creati
Ages 6–9
Girls Survive #4
Sarah Journeys West
Nikki Shannon Smith
Twelve-year-old Sarah faces a treacherous trek from Iowa to California in 1851, braving harsh weather and prejudice in s
Ages 8–12
The Sneaky Pony Series #7
Keeker and the Crazy, Upside-Down Birthday
Hadley Higginson
Keeker fears her birthday surprise will change everything, but a runaway adventure with her pony Plum shows her that new
Ages 6–9
Take Me with You
Carolyn Marsden
Susanna and Pina have grown up together in a post-WWII Italian orphanage, but the hope of adoption brings the scary poss
Ages 8–12
Hank the Cowdog #34
Slim's Goodbye
John R. Erickson
Hard times on the ranch force Slim the cowboy to pack his bags, leading to an unexpected road trip adventure for his loy
Ages 8–12
Going West
Jean Van Leeuwen
Lyrical text and sketches tell the story of Hannah’s family as they weather storms and cross rivers in a wagon to find a
Ages 5–9
The Wedding Planner's Daughter #7
From Willa, with Love
Coleen Murtagh Paratore
August on Cape Cod brings unexpected changes for Willa, including a new summer project, a family secret, and a cute boy
Ages 8–12
Anna Hibiscus #5
Welcome Home, Anna Hibiscus!
Atinuke
Returning to Nigeria after a month away, Anna Hibiscus worries she won't fit in until a tiny, fluffy surprise and a visi
Ages 6–9
My Weird School Daze #1
Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control!
Dan Gutman
A simple graduation turns into total chaos when the PTA president adds fireworks, a petting zoo, and a jet flyover to th
Ages 6–10
My Father's Dragon #2
Elmer and the Dragon
Ruth Stiles Gannett
Elmer and his flying friend land on a strange island to help a group of canaries find long-lost buried treasure.
Ages 6–10
Ally's World #13
Six Words and a Wish
Karen McCombie
Spooky coincidences lead Jem to wonder if her sister's disappearance wasn't her fault after all, sparking a summer of my
Ages 10–14
Orphan Train
Verla Kay
Rhyming verse follows three orphaned siblings on a poignant train journey across the country to separate new homes.
Ages 5–9
Magic Tree House #17
Tonight on the Titanic
Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie land on the deck of the Titanic to find a mysterious gift and save a small dog from a magic spell before
Ages 6–9
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad
Ellen Levine
For children processing the concept of unfairness or the value of freedom. This moving true story honors the courage req
Ages 5–9
Charlie's Run
Valerie Hobbs
Desperate to prevent his parents from separating, Charlie decides the only way to save his family is to run away from ho
Ages 8–12
Sahwira: An African Friendship
Carolyn Marsden, Philip Merlin Matzigkeit
Two best friends find their bond tested as the political tensions of 1964 Rhodesia threaten to pull their worlds apart.
Ages 9–12
Couples #9
Broken Hearts
M. E. Cooper
Phoebe and Griffin face the painful truth that their deep feelings for one another aren't enough to bridge the gap in wh
Ages 12–18
