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Books about navigating the sadness and change of a best friend moving away
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'Tis the Season
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating their first holiday season after a loss, this story offers comfort as sisters Flora and Ruby fi
Ages 8–12
The Lost Coast
Amy Rose Capetta
For the teen searching for their tribe and navigating the mysteries of identity, this atmospheric tale explores the magi
Ages 14–18
Beverly, Right Here
Kate DiCamillo
For the teen seeking autonomy and a sense of belonging. Beverly leaves a difficult home to find herself, discovering tha
Ages 10–14
Minecraft: Volume 1
Sfé R. Monster
For the child struggling with the transition of a big move, this story shows how digital worlds can keep friendships ali
Ages 8–12
Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo
For the child feeling lonely in a new town or longing for an absent parent, this gentle story shows how a scruffy dog ca
Ages 8–12
Dawn on the Coast
Ann M. Martin
For the child torn between two homes, this story explores the pull of old roots and the excitement of a new life during
Ages 8–12
Tiger Eyes
Judy Blume
For the teen navigating the overwhelming waves of grief and anxiety after a sudden loss. This story offers a path throug
Ages 12–17
Wayward Son
Rainbow Rowell
For the teen who feels lost even after achieving their biggest goals. This magical road trip explores what happens when
Ages 14–18
Press Start
Rose Sinclair, Jonathan Lopez
For the teen processing the loss of a parent while trying to fit into a new city. This high-tech adventure explores how
Ages 12–18
Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?
Lincoln Peirce
For the child who uses humor to navigate middle school mishaps, from losing streaks on the soccer field to the sting of
Ages 8–12
Kathleen
Candice F. Ransom
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of loss while trying to find where they belong in a new, unfamiliar world.
Ages 12–18
The Boy and the Bear
Tracey Corderoy
For the child learning that friendship doesn't always look like they expected, or the little one missing a friend who is
Ages 3–7
All This Time
Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss, guilt, and the confusing path toward healing after a life-altering acc
Ages 12–18
Love, Stargirl
Jerry Spinelli
For the teen feeling the ache of a first heartbreak or struggling to find their place after a big move.
Ages 12–17
The Dollar Kids
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a mistake. This moving story explores how a family's fresh start in a d
Ages 10–14
The Lilac Tree
Helen Dunmore
For the child navigating a major move after a loss, this story follows Katie as she trades her London life for a primiti
Ages 9–12
ChaseR: A Novel in E-mails
Michael J. Rosen
For the child adjusting to a big move who is struggling to stay connected with friends while finding their place in a qu
Ages 9–12
The Girl in the Locked Room
Mary Downing Hahn
For the child who feels isolated after a big move and needs a story about finding the courage to help others while proce
Ages 8–12
Bird
Angela Johnson
For the teen searching for where they truly belong, this lyrical story follows a runaway girl who finds a chosen family
Ages 12–16
Before I Leave
Jessixa Bagley
When a hedgehog's family announces a big move, she and her best friend, an anteater, try to pretend nothing is changing.
Ages 4–11
Forever
Maggie Stiefvater
For the teenager navigating the intense transition of growing up and the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to one ve
Ages 14–18
You've Found Oliver
Dustin Thao
For the teen struggling to move forward after a deep loss, this poignant story explores the complicated space between gr
Ages 14–18
It's Not Summer Without You
Jenny Han
For the teen processing the heavy weight of first loss and the messy beauty of growing up, this story explores how grief
Ages 12–18
Paradise
Joanna Nadin
For the teenager navigating a major move and the deep desire to uncover where they come from while searching for a sense
Ages 12–16
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