Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and grief
Penguin Random House India Starry Starry Night
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Penguin Putnam Inc I Was Here
Book SynopsisThe newest heartwrenchingly powerful novel from the bestelling author of IF I STAY. When her best friend Meg drinks a bottle of industrial-strength cleaner alone in a motel room, Cody is understandably shocked and devastated. She and Meg shared everything—so how was there no warning? But when Cody travels to Meg’s college town to pack up the belongings left behind, she discovers that there’s a lot that Meg never told her. About her old roommates, the sort of people Cody never would have met in her dead-end small town in Washington. About Ben McAllister, the boy with a guitar and a sneer, and some secrets of his own. And about an encrypted computer file that Cody can’t open—until she does, and suddenly everything Cody thought she knew about her best friend’s death gets thrown into question. I Was Here is Gayle Forman at her finest, a taut, emotional, and ultimately redemptive story about redefining the
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Penguin USA Last Man Out
Book SynopsisFrom the #1 bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Fantasy League comes a story of heroes, family, the thrills of skateboarding, and football.When the Brighton Bears suit up on game day, 12-year-old Tommy Gallagher is the toughest kid on the football field. And the bravest. After all, his father Patrick is a Boston firefighter--one of Boston's bravest. Tommy's dad taught him everything he knows about football--and life. Yet even Tommy isn't strong enough for what happens when the sirens ring and, for the first time, they're racing away from the fire. First man in; last man out had always been his dad's motto . . . yet he never said anything about leaving in an ambulance. Now Tommy's biggest battle has nothing to do with football. And the kid who always had such respect for risk on the gridiron finds himself drawn to it off the field.Set in New England, home of the Patriots' football dynasty,
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Penguin Putnam Inc If I Stay Collection
Book SynopsisGayle Forman's New York Times bestsellers If I Stay and Where She Went are now available in a boxed set!In an instant, Mia’s whole world is shattered. Now her life is only questions. What will happen if she leaves? If she loves? If she stays? The inspiration for a major motion picture, Gayle Forman’s romantic duet of novels tells a tale filled with tragedy, love, and ultimately, hope.Included in this Collection: If I Stay, Where She Went“Beautifully written.”—Entertainment Weekly
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Cengage Learning, Inc Love Ruby Lavender
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Dear Evan Hansen
Book Synopsis*Read the book before you see the film, out September 2021!* Dear Evan Hansen, Today''s going to be an amazing day and here''s why...When a letter that was never meant to be seen draws high school senior Evan Hansen into the Murphy family''s grief over the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never meant to tell. That the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend.Suddenly, Evan isn''t invisible anymore. And Connor''s wealthy parents have taken him in like he was their own, desperate to know more about their enigmatic son from his ''closest friend''.As Evan gets pulled deeper into their family, he knows that what he''s doing may not be right, but if he''s helping people, how wrong can it be?No longer tangled in his once-incapacitating anxiety, this new Evan has a purpose.He''s conTrade ReviewEven in book form, Evan Hansen's story sings. Required reading, especially for anyone who's ever needed to be found * Becky Albertalli, author of Love Simon *Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel is a terrific reinvention of an already brilliant piece of art * Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's Keeper *Yep, the hit musical will make you cry just as much in book form * Entertainment Weekly *A must-read for teens and those who care about them * Publishers Weekly *The writers of Dear Evan Hansen have given fans a rare gift * Teen Vogue *PRAISE FOR DEAR EVAN HANSEN:A gorgeous new musical for anyone with a beating heart * The New York Times *One of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history * The Washington Post *As eagerly awaited as Hamilton * Baz Bamingboye, Mail on Sunday *
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Lost in the Clouds
Book SynopsisChildren find grief difficult, and understanding where a loved one has gone can be a tricky topic to explain...Billy misses his mummy very much. She lives in the clouds. Some days the sun is shining and Mummy''s clouds are nowhere to be seen. Those are Billy''s favourite days. He and Daddy would play in the garden all day long, and Billy knows that Mummy is letting the sun shine for them. But not all days are like that. Sometimes Mummy''s clouds are dark, and Billy feels sad and alone.This moving and sensitively-written picture book gently explores grief and teaches children how to deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. With beautiful and colourful illustrations to accompany the touching narrative, this children''s book is perfect for adults to share with their little ones and to help them understand what they are going through.You don''t have to weather the storm alone! The loss of a loved one can be a difficult topic to di
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 7 The Children Act ELT
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Children Act, a Level 7 Reader, is B2 in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future perfect simple, mixed conditionals, past perfect continuous, mixed conditionals, more complex passive forms and modals for deduction in the past.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 5 The Unlikely Pilgrimage
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Harold Fry lives a quiet, ordinary life in England. But when he gets a phone call and learns that his old friend Queenie Hennessey is dying, he decides to post her a letter to her home 500 miles away. As he walks to the post box, Harold begins to think about his past and his family. He decides on walking until he reaches Queenie.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Keep Your Friends Close
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SPCK Publishing Lights For The Path
Book SynopsisA guide for young people on coping with the loss of a loved one. Packed with real-life stories, advice from doctors, counsellors, authors and others, this book will let readers know they are not alone.
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HarperCollins Focus We Were Beautiful
Book SynopsisThe trace amount of alcohol in her bloodstream. The tremendous amount of guilt on her shoulders. A severely scarred face that is a daily reminder of the car crash that killed her sister. But when Mia finally pieces together her memories of the night Rachel died, the shocking truth might be as jarring as the crunch of metal. It’s been a year since fifteen-year-old Mia Hopkins was in a car crash that killed her older sister, Rachel, and left her own face terribly scarred. The doctors tell her she was lucky to survive. Her therapist says it will take time to heal. The police reports claim there were trace amounts of alcohol in her bloodstream. But no matter how much she tries to reconstruct the events of that fateful night, Mia’s memory is spotty at best. She’s left with accusations, rumors, and guilt so powerful it is quickly consuming her. As the rest of Mia’s family strugTrade ReviewGr 9 Up--This is a quirky novel about a teenage girl who in the aftermath of a tragedy faces grief, isolation, and harmful beauty standards. After an accident that results in the death of her sister and leaves her with physical and psychological scars, Mia Hopkins is left drowning in complicated emotions with no aid in sight. Her mother has abandoned her, her father can barely look at her, and she is shipped off to stay with her formidable grandmother in New York City, where Mia finds herself adopted into a group of young misfits. Through the acceptance of her peers, she begins to break free of her self-imposed purgatory, work through her own grief, and accept the faults of the adults around her, realizing that nobody's perfect, especially when it comes to handling death. This plot-driven story gracefully and wittily approaches the subject of grief through a first-person narrative. After she is disfigured in the accident, Mia is unable to see her own beauty, but she eventually explores and challenges personal and societal ideals of beauty, allowing readers to experience her thoughts and insecurities. In order to grow and heal, Mia learns from secondary characters and comes to understand her own emotions. VERDICT This a wonderfully clever book for teens who are looking for a dynamic, thought-provoking story with enough whimsy to keep them enthralled. --Haley Amendt, Hinton Municipal Library, Alberta * School Library Journal *It's been a year since fifteen-year-old Mia Hopkins was in the car crash that killed her older sister and left her terribly scarred. The doctors tell her she was lucky to survive. Her therapist says it will take time to heal. The police reports claim there were trace amounts of alcohol in her bloodstream. But no matter how much she tries to reconstruct the events of that fateful night, Mia's memory is spotty at best. She's left with accusations, rumors, and guilt so powerful it could consume her. As the rest of Mia's family struggles with their own grief, Mia is sent to New York City to spend the summer with a grandmother she's never met. All Mia wants to do is hide from the world, but instead she's stuck with a summer job in the bustling kitchens of the cafe down the street. There she meets Fig, who takes Mia under her wing. As Mia gets to know Fig and her friends (including Cooper, the artistic boy who is always on Mia's mind) she realizes that she's not the only one with a painful past. Over the summer, Mia begins to learn that redemption isn't as impossible as she once thought, but her scars inside run deep and aren't nearly so simple to heal--especially when Mia finally pieces together her memories of the night Rachel died. A deftly crafted novel that by an author with a genuine talent for hold her reader's rapt attention from beginning to end, 'We Were Beautiful' by Heather Hepler is unreservedly recommended for school and community library YA Fiction collections. * Midwest Book Review *
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HarperCollins Focus Every Stolen Breath
Book SynopsisEvery Stolen Breath follows 16-year-old Lia Finch as she works with an unexpected network of strangers to discover the truth behind her father’s murder. Inspired by the real-life, violent “flash mobs” that struck Chicago in 2011, this YA thriller shows just how hard one girl will fight back knowing any breath might be her last.Trade Review'Lia is the only one still pursuing her father's killers, two years after attorney Steven Finch's murder by the Swarm. Devastated and desperate for answers, Lia will do anything to uncover the reasons behind his death and to stop someone else from being struck down. But due to debilitating asthma and PTSD that leaves her with a tenuous hold on reality, Lia is the last person to mount a crusade on her own. After a close encounter with the Swarm puts Lia on their radar, she teams up with a teen hacker, a reporter, and a mysterious stranger who knows firsthand how the mob works. Together, they work to uncover the master puppeteer behind the group. Though if Lia and her network don't stop the person pulling the strings (and fast!) Lia may end up the next target. Critique: Inspired by the real-life 'flash mob' violence that happened Chicago in 2011, Kimberly Gabriel 'Every Stolen Breath' is a fast-paced page turner of a novel by an author with a genuine flair for a distinctive and truly reader engaging narrative storytelling style.' -- Midwest Book Review * Midwest Book Review *Don't miss it. It's a good one! * Beauty Brite *Inspired by real-life flash mob attacks in Chicago, Gabriel's debut demonstrates how technology can be used to incite violence, and fans of Barry Lyga and Morgan Baden's The Hive will find a similarly themed, and similarly frightening, story here. * Publishers Weekly *Original, engrossing, and full of suspense, EVERY STOLEN BREATH is an intense YA thriller/mystery and page-turner. * YA and Kids Books Central *The concept of this book is original ... interesting premise. * School Library Journal *
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Zondervan Walking Grandma Home
Book SynopsisThis picture book from a child psychologist and counselor uses a touching and relatable story about a young boy’s grief to help children 4-8 understand what it means to lose a loved one and how to process their own emotions of fear, grief, and joyful remembrance. When Grandma tells Lee she will soon be “going home,” Lee is confused. Isn’t Grandma already home? But as Grandma’s health gets worse and her death approaches, Lee learns what it means to “walk Grandma home” to heaven, while also reflecting on his good memories and dealing with his grief alongside his extended family. Walking Grandma Home: Presents a child’s perspective on losing a loved one that young readers can relate to Is ideal for kids who have recently experienced a loved one’s death or are learning about grief for the first time, as well as for children with aging grandparents and faTrade Review'Most recently, Nancy Bo Flood's powerful picture book, Walking Grandma Home: A story of grief, hope and healing, has found its place on my shelf. Nancy is that most unusual writer, a child psychologist and counselor who can both embrace her training and move through it to embrace the heart of a story. I say 'move through it' because I have seen over the years how difficult it can be for mental health professionals to set aside all they have been taught to feel a story at its core. Walking Grandma Home is felt. Deeply. Simply. Honestly. And it is written as it is felt. Deeply. Simply. Honestly. A page of suggestions for the adults accompanying a child's experience of death carries those qualities, too.' * Marion Dane Bauer, Newbery Honor Award author *
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St Martin's Press Whats Heaven
Book SynopsisThis treasure of a book, for people of all faiths, is a starting point for parents who must talk about the difficult topic of death with their children.What should parents say when a loved one dies? Heaven is a difficult subject that always comes up at tough times, and Maria Shriver has written a very special book precisely for these stressful moments. What''s Heaven? is the story of Kate, a little girl whose great-grandma has just died. She seeks answers, and her mother helps her learn about Heaven. The many questions in this book are real, coming from Shriver''s own children, nieces, and nephews when her grandmother Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy passed away. With 900,000 copies of the book now in print, the loving, confident, and ultimately uplifting answers Shriver provides are helping readers'' families come together, feel closer to one another, and experience peace during the times when they need it most.
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Square Fish Keeper of the Night
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Little, Brown & Company Saying Goodbye to Lulu
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Little, Brown & Company When Dinosaurs Die
Book SynopsisFor over 25 years, families have used When Dinosaurs Die to explain death, dying, and coping with grief and loss -- from the creators of the beloved Dino Tales: Life Guide for Families series, which has sold over 1.5 million copies.Straightforward and comprehensive, this indispensable book is a comforting aid to help young kids and families through a difficult time in their lives. No one can really understand death, but to children, the passing away of a loved one can be especially perplexing and troublesome. This is true whether the loss is a family member, friend, or pet. Here to offer advice and reassurance are the wise dinosaurs from the bestselling Dino Tale series. This succinct and thorough guide helps dispel the mystery and negative connotations associated with death, providing answers to kids'' most-often asked questions.Topics covered include: What Does Alive Mean? * Why Does Someone Die? * What Does Dead Mean? * Feelings about Death? * Saying Goodby
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Forgive Me Leonard Peacock
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Little, Brown & Company The Memory Book
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Poppy Books Dear Evan Hansen The Novel
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Little, Brown & Company The Einsteins of Vista Point
Book SynopsisAfter the tragic loss of their sister, Zack and his siblings band together to investigate a Morse Code-inspired mystery in this stunning novel about grief and resilience. When Zack’s younger sister dies in a tragic accident, his family moves to a small town in the Northwest to try and heal from the pain. Vista Point is home to many mysterious landmarks, including the great domed stone Tower with its cryptic message hidden in the ceiling. Zack blames himself for his sister’s death, and he struggles to find comfort in his new surroundings. Until he meets Ann, a girl who lives in the area and shows Zack all the special places to be discovered. But there’s something that seems a bit strange about Ann—and perhaps a secret she is keeping from him. This masterful novel thoughtfully explores how a season of pain can evolve into a summer of healing.'Guterson does a splendid job of conjuring up the ideal setting for a classic summer story….An adventure that begs to be read by flashlight under bedcovers.' —Booklist 'Guterson sensitively explores Zack’s journey toward self-forgiveness in this contemplative adventure.' —Publishers Weekly 'The fascinating cipher that ties it all together is the highlight of this wholesome, gentle story....An inspirational throwback for families seeking tales with a classic feel.' —Kirkus Reviews
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Little, Brown & Company The Einsteins of Vista Point
Book SynopsisAfter the tragic loss of their sister, Zack and his siblings band together to investigate a Morse Code-inspired mystery in this stunning novel about grief and resilience. When Zack’s younger sister dies in a tragic accident, his family moves to a small town in the Northwest to try and heal from the pain. Vista Point is home to many mysterious landmarks, including the great domed stone Tower with its cryptic message hidden in the ceiling. Zack blames himself for his sister’s death, and he struggles to find comfort in his new surroundings. Until he meets Ann, a girl who lives in the area and shows Zack all the special places to be discovered. But there’s something that seems a bit strange about Ann—and perhaps a secret she is keeping from him. This masterful novel thoughtfully explores how a season of pain can evolve into a summer of healing.'Guterson does a splendid job of conjuring up the ideal setting for a classic summer story….An adventure that begs to be read by flashlight under bedcovers.' —Booklist 'Guterson sensitively explores Zack’s journey toward self-forgiveness in this contemplative adventure.' —Publishers Weekly 'The fascinating cipher that ties it all together is the highlight of this wholesome, gentle story....An inspirational throwback for families seeking tales with a classic feel.' —Kirkus Reviews
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Little, Brown & Company The Death and Life of Benny Brooks
Book SynopsisA BCCB Blue Ribbon Best Book of the Year • A Children's Book Council 6th to 8th Grade Favorites Award List PickAn award-winning children’s book creator grapples with the challenges of his childhood in this poignant and honest illustrated memoir, for fans of Good Different and Mexikid. Benny Brooks has a lot on his mind: his older brother won’t stop picking on him, his crush has no idea he exists, and he’s struggling in every class except art. If that weren’t enough, his parents got divorced over the summer. Benny just wants to survive the fifth grade—and maybe learn how to ride his best friend Theo’s hot rod bike. Featuring Benny’s comic illustrations on every page, this bighearted story sheds light on the transformative nature of growing up—especially when there’s family, friendship, and art to guide you. *Tw
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Little, Brown & Company Miracle
Book SynopsisA glittering story about life and loss that follows Amie as she learns to heal and move forward over the course of a life-changing year, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. Amie has spent her life perfectly in tune with Ba-ba, her father—she plays the violin, his favorite instrument; she loves all his favorite foods, even if he can’t eat them during his cancer treatments; and they talk about books, including Amie’s favorite series, Harry Potter. But after Ba-ba dies, Amie feels distanced from everyone close to her, like her mother and her best friends, Rio and Bella. More devastating still, she loses her ability to play the violin—the notes that used to flow freely are now stilted and sharp. Will Amie ever find her way back to the music she once loved? With hope and harmony lighting the way—and with help from the people who care about her most—Amie must fin
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Little, Brown & Company Chip
Book SynopsisAtticus and his goldfish Chip share memories in this tender and beautifully illustrated picture book about losing a pet. Atticus wakes at his usual time, ready to feed Chip. But when he reaches the fishbowl, Chip is gone. When Atticus asks his loved ones where Chip is, he gets a range of answers in the form of gentle but evasive ways of explaining the concept of death: Chip is in a better place; Chip has moved on. These ideas are confusing for Atticus. Told from a child’s point of view, this honest depiction highlights the importance of memory as a coping strategy when grieving the loss of a loved one. Memories live in our hearts and keep our loved ones with us. This gentle story is an imaginative meditation on healing from grief. ★ 'Whimsical, appealing, and gently humorous…. Gastaldi is like a magician; both the text and illustrations retain a light touch as the child deals with his loss.... Perfectl
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Loose Ends List
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Jimmy Patterson Campfire
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Astonishing Color of After
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Poppy Books Instructions for a Secondhand Heart
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Jimmy Patterson Best Nerds Forever
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Little, Brown & Company The Invisible Leash
Book Synopsis From the author of the million-copy-bestselling picture book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies. 'When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever.' That's what Zack's friend Emily tells him after his dog dies. Zack doesn't believe it. He only believes in what he can see. But on an enlightening journey through their neighborhood—and through his grief—he comes to feel the comforting tug of the Invisible Leash. And it feels like love. Accompanied by tender, uplifting art by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, bestselling author Patrice Karst's gentle story uses the same bonding technique from her classic book The Invisible String to help readers through the experience of the loss of a beloved animal.Read all the books in The Invisible String series:The
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Little, Brown & Company Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea
Book SynopsisA poignant yet hopeful novel about a girl navigating grief, trauma, and friendship, from Ashley Herring Blake, the award-winning author of Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World. Hazel Bly used to live in the perfect house with the perfect family in sunny California. But when a kayaking trip goes horribly wrong, Mum is suddenly gone forever and Hazel is left with crippling anxiety and a jagged scar on her face. After Mum's death, Hazel, her other mother, Mama, and her little sister, Peach, need a fresh start. So for the last two years, the Bly girls have lived all over the country, never settling anywhere for more than a few months. When the family arrives in Rose Harbor, Maine, there's a wildness to the small town that feels like magic. But when Mama runs into an old childhood friend—Claire—suddenly Hazel's tight-knit world is infiltrated. To make it worse, she has a daughter Hazel's age, Lemon, who can't stop rambl
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Little, Brown & Company Annie and the Old One Newbery Honor Book
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers In the Company of Killers
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Pan Macmillan Kite Spirit
Book SynopsisDuring the summer of her GCSEs Kite's world falls apart. Her best friend, Dawn, commits suicide after a long struggle with feeling under pressure to achieve. Kite's dad takes her to the Lake District, to give her time and space to grieve. In London Kite is a confident girl, at home in the noisy, bustling city, but in the countryside she feels vulnerable and disorientated. Kite senses Dawn's spirit around her and is consumed by powerful, confusing emotions - anger, guilt, sadness and frustration, all of which are locked inside. It's not until she meets local boy, Garth, that Kite begins to open up - talking to a stranger is easier somehow. Kite deeply misses her friend and would do anything to speak to Dawn just once more, to understand why . . . Otherwise how can she ever say goodbye?A potent story about grief, friendship, acceptance and making your heart whole again.Trade ReviewSita's debut novel, Artichoke Hearts, won the 2011 Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize and has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal. It has also been shortlisted for the Redbridge Children's Book Award, the Berkshire Book Award, the Romantic Novel Award (young adult category), Peters Book of the Year, the Fabulous Awards for Books and the Ealing Readers Award.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc An Occasionally Happy Family
Book SynopsisGordon Korman meets The Great Outdoors in this funny and moving debut about a boy who goes on a disastrous family vacation (sweltering heat!Trade Review"Deftly capturing the childhood torture of family road trips, Burke nails the hilarious dialogue between Theo; his 16-year-old sister, Laura; and their science teacher dad....a riotous cast of eye-opening characters.... Each short chapter provides a glimpse of the humor and pain caused by the lack of communication and unaddressed grief that burdens each family member.....With memorable characters and voices, realistic emotions, and an extra helping of humor, this title rocks.... A masterful look at loss and mourning wrapped up in a hilariously painful family vacation." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This is a good, realistic, and a funny book about a family in transition....Sure to be a popular title, especially with fans of humor, road trip adventures, and James Patterson’s books." — School Library Journal "Coursing underneath this comically disastrous road trip romp is a painfully real and poignant reflection on how families find the strength to cope with loss. Funny and fast-paced (and occasionally happy), Theo's journey is one many young readers will relate to and enjoy." — John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted
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HarperCollins Izzy at the End of the World
Book SynopsisThe Last Kids on Earth meets Margaret Peterson Haddix in this middle grade adventure about fourteen-year-old Izzy, an autistic girl surviving the end of the world who must team up with her loveable dog to uncover the hidden truth behind her family and the rest of humanity’s disappearance.Trade Review“Both heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time, this story has grief, love, and acceptance in its center, encased in an alien adventure that us impossible to put down!” — Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Rebel Rising “With rapid fire pacing this powerful book does not shy away from hard topics like grief and anxiety but instead shines a light on them, showing everyone that the key to facing the hardest truths is to do it with love in your heart. K. A. Reynold proves, once again, that if you listen to what the universe is telling you, you can do anything. Even save the world.” — Ally Malinenko, author of This Appearing House “Fierce and tender, funny and tenacious, Izzy at the End of the World is the disabled-kids-save-the-world story of my dreams.” — Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow “K.A. Reynolds’s writing grabs you with its magic and holds on tight. You’ll love open-hearted Izzy and her disastrous dog Akka, and you’ll carry their hope and courage with you like an amulet long after you’ve turned the last page.” — Jacqueline West, New York Times bestselling author of The Books of Elsewhere and Long Lost “In Izzy and Raven, K.A. Reynolds has written the heroes we all need right now. Izzy at the End of the World is a fun, fast-paced sci-fi adventure that's filled to the brim with heart and hope.” — Samantha M Clark, author of Arrow and The Boy, The Boat, and the Beast “The ones who love us never really leave us, even at the end of the world; Izzy's adventure is like listening to the one song that keeps you believing on repeat.” — Sarah Cannon, author of Oddity “An action-packed apocalyptic adventure with a beautiful message at its heart, Izzy at the End of the World is both heart-pounding and heart-filling. A book about death that thrums with exuberant life.” — Hayley Chewins, author of The Sisters of Straygarden Place
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Black Bird Blue Road
Book SynopsisIn this historical fantasy novel, praised as a “rich, omen-filled journey that powerfully shows love and its limits*” and “propulsive, wise, and heartbreaking,”** Ziva will do anything to save her twin brother Pesah from his illness—even facing the Angel of Death himself.Trade ReviewPasternack shows how Ziva’s love of justice drives her, while depicting a world in which spirits are manifest, healers come in many forms, and a bold girl can literally bargain with the Angel of Death. Tenderly rendering Ziva’s feelings of responsibility—including around Pesah’s physical care and amputating his infected fingers and toes—Pasternack imagines a rich, omen-filled journey that powerfully shows love and its limits. — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Pasternak's historical fantasy weaves Jewish mythology and traditions into this heroine's journey that asks readers to contemplate issues of life and death. Readers will be intrigued by the ravens that follow Pesah everywhere, the details of the city of Luz (where no one dies), and Pesah's vision that the Angel of Death will visit him on Rosh Hashanah. This works as an adventure, but it should also prompt discussions about the ethics of preserving life at all costs. — Kay Weisman — Booklist (starred review) Pasternack’s story is rich in the rhythms, values, and deep magic of Jewish culture and life in the Turkic Jewish empire of Khazaria. It revels in an often overlooked mythology, deploying exciting fantasy elements with ease. More than simply an adventure, this is a story about grief and illness and arguing with the rules of the world, enduring and enjoying the living that happens between now and the end, threaded through with the profound, unshakeable love of two brave siblings. Propulsive, wise, and heartbreaking. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Set in Khazaria, a medieval empire of the Eurasian steppes, this moving tale steeped in Jewish lore is a welcome addition to middle grade fantasy shelves. Ziva is a fierce, appealing heroine, driven by her deep love for her brother, a profound sense of justice, and an unwillingness to accept the status quo—qualities that serve her well but sometimes keep her from seeing those around her clearly. An omniscient narrator addresses the reader in interludes that lend the text a mythic feel, while the main narrative is a rousing adventure and coming of age story inflected by Ziva’s internal struggles. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Pasternack (Anya and the Dragon) writes with a storyteller’s cadence without sacrificing liveliness, keeping emotions front and center (“She’d jab the Angel of Death in every single one of its eyeballs if that meant keeping Pesah safe”). - SHOSHANA FLAX www.hbook.com — Horn Book Magazine “A touching story about the lengths we go to to save those we love. A magical tale, beautifully told.” — Anne Blankman, National Jewish Book Award and Sydney Taylor Honor winning author of The Blackbird Girls “A bit reminiscent of Madeleine L’Engle, a bit reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz, this story… will keep young readers breathless until its heart-rending conclusion.” — Susan Lynn Meyer, Sydney Taylor Honor winning author of Black Radishes and Skating With the Statue of Liberty “Unforgettable… Cleverly weaves mythology and Jewish traditions to highlight the incredible courage and resilience of family.” — Chris Baron, author of All of Me and The Magical Imperfect "A gripping story of two siblings that will do everything they can to save each other… Brilliantly crafted, heartbreakingly beautiful." — Ally Malinenko, author of Ghost Girl "A novel firmly grounded in Khazarian Jewish culture avoids the problematic trap of magical healing for Pesah; instead, Ziva’s and Pesah’s painful, heartbreaking acceptance of Pesah’s approaching death is thoughtfully and sensitively portrayed." — CCBC Choices 2023
£14.22
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Girl Who Lost the Light in Her Eyes
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated and sensitively written storybook has been created to be used therapeutically with children experiencing loss. Telling the story of a young girl who searches high and low for the light that is missing from her eyes, it encourages the child to move through the grieving process in order to find colour in the world again. The colourful illustrations and engaging story are designed to inspire conversation around loss, and will help develop emotional literacy and resilience in children and young people.This book is also available to purchase alongside a pocket guidebook as part of the two-component set, Supporting Children and Young People Who Experience Loss. The full set includes: The Girl Who Lost the Light in Her Eyes, a colourfully illustrated and sensitively written storybook, designed to encourage conversation and support emotional literacy. Using the Expressive Arts with Children and Young People Who Experience LoTable of ContentsThe Girl Who Lost the Light in Her Eyes: A Storybook to Support Children and Young People Who Experience Loss
£15.02
Harlequin Teen A Mad Zombie Party
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Harlequin Teen A Mad Zombie Party
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£12.47
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Tuck Everlasting
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£17.59
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Between the Lighthouse and You
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£12.34
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Hope in the Valley
Book SynopsisHope in the Valley, from National Book Award Nominee Mitali Perkins, is a middle-grade novel exploring grief, friendship, family, and growing up in a community facing a housing crisis.Twelve-year-old Indian-American Pandita Paul doesn''t like change. She''s not ready to start middle school and leave the comforts of childhood behind. Most of all, Pandita doesn''t want to feel like she''s leaving her mother, who died a few years ago, behind. After a falling out with her best friend, Pandita is planning to spend most of her summer break reading and writing in her favorite secret space: the abandoned but majestic mansion across the street.But then the unthinkable happens. The town announces that the old home will be bulldozed in favor of newmaybe affordablehousing. With her family on opposing sides of the issue, Pandita must find her voiceand the strength to move onin order to give her community hope.
£13.49
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Tuck Everlasting The Graphic Novel
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£12.80
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Tuck Everlasting 50th Anniversary Edition
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£19.88
Random House USA Inc Wardens Daughter
Book SynopsisFrom Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli comes the story of a girl searching for happiness inside the walls of a prison. And don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday! Cammie O'Reilly lives at the Hancock County Prison--not as a prisoner, she's the warden's daughter. She spends the mornings hanging out with shoplifters and reformed arsonists in the women's excercise yard, which gives Cammie a certain cache with her school friends. But even though Cammie's free to leave the prison, she's still stuck. And sad, and really mad. Her mother died saving her from harm when she was just a baby. You wouldn't think you could miss something you never had, but on the eve of her thirteenth birthday, the thing Cammie most wants is a mom. A prison might not be the best place to search for a mother, but Cammie is determined and she's willing to work with what she's got.A tapestry of grief and redemption, woven by a master storyteller ...
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