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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Suicide, death & bereavement
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Hold Still
(Paperback)
Nina Lacour
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A beautiful new edition of the stunning debut novel by Nina LaCour,
award-winning author of We Are Okay "Hold Still may be the truest
depiction of the aching, gaping hole left in the wake of a suicide
that I've ever read. A haunting and hopeful book about loss, love,
and redemption." - Gayle Forman, #1 bestselling author of If I Stay
and I Have Lost My Way That night Ingrid told Caitlin, I'll go
wherever you go. But by dawn Ingrid, and her promise, were gone.
Ingrid's suicide immobilizes Caitlin, leaving her unsure of her
place in a new life she hardly recognizes. A life without the art,
the laughter, the music, and the joy that she shared with her best
friend.... But Ingrid left something behind. In words and drawings,
Ingrid documented a painful farewell in her journal. Journeying
through Ingrid's final days, Caitlin fights back through
unspeakable loss to find renewed hope. Hold Still is the indelible
debut that launched Nina LaCour, the award-winning author of We Are
Okay. LaCour's breakthrough novel brings the changing seasons of
Caitlin's first year without Ingrid to the page with indelible
emotion and honesty. Includes an all-new essay from the author to
commemorate 10 years in print!
A powerfully told story of the love between two brothers in the
aftermath of a family tragedy Griff and Dylan are driving into
Manhattan with their parents when the worst happens. There is a
terrible car accident and Dylan and Griff(1)s parents are killed.
The boys are suddenly orphans with nowhere to go, until a kind aunt
and uncle give them a new home in Wales. Now Dylan and Griff have
everything they need - love, a happy home and a future. But Dylan
is worried about Griff: whether he is OK, whether he is coping with
his grief. He doesn(1)t seem to want to speak about it or really
acknowledge the loss of their parents. But Dylan needs to be even
braver than Griff, because there is something very important he
needs to face up to before he can move on. The heartbreaking new
novel from award-winning author Hayley Long
This debut novel is a poignant exploration of grief, change, and
hope, perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lindsey Stoddard. After
Kitty's mother dies on an inappropriately sunny Tuesday, all Kitty
wants is for her life to go back to "normal"-whatever that will
mean without her mum. Instead, her dad announces that he, Kitty,
and her sister are moving from their home in London to New York
City, and Kitty will need to say goodbye to the places and people
that help keep her mother's memory alive. New York is every bit as
big and bustling as Kitty's heard, and as she adjusts to life there
and befriends a blue-haired boy, she starts to wonder if her
memories of her mum don't need to stay in one place-if there's a
way for them to be with Kitty every day, everywhere.
"A beautiful, poised, and thought-provoking debut about love, loss,
coming out, and discovering living life on your own terms." -New
York Times bestselling author Kathleen Glasgow There are two things
that Corinne Parker knows to be true: that she is in love with
Maggie Bailey, the captain of the rival high school's cross-country
team and her secret girlfriend of a year, and that she isn't ready
for anyone to know she's bisexual. But then Maggie dies, and
Corinne quickly learns that the only thing worse than losing Maggie
is being left heartbroken over a relationship no one knows existed.
And to make things even more complicated, the only person she can
turn to is Elissa-Maggie's ex, and the single person who
understands how Corinne is feeling. As Corinne struggles to make
sense of her grief and what she truly wants out of life, she begins
to have feelings for the last person she should fall for. But to
move forward after losing Maggie, Corinne will have to learn to be
honest with the people in her life...starting with herself.
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The Dollar Kids
(Paperback)
Jennifer Richard Jacobson; Illustrated by Ryan Andrews
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Twelve-year-old Lowen Grover, a budding comic-book artist, is still reeling from the shooting death of his friend Abe when he stumbles across an article about a former mill town giving away homes for just one dollar. It not only seems like the perfect escape from the city and all of the awful memories associated with it, but an opportunity for his mum to run her very own business. But is the Dollar Program too good to be true? The homes are in horrible shape, and the locals are less than welcoming. Will the Grovers find they've traded one set of problems for another? From the author of Small as an Elephant and Paper Things comes a heart-tugging novel about guilt and grief, family and friendship, and, above all, community.
When Inge Maria Jensen's mother dies, the ten-year-old girl in braids is sent from Copenhagen to live on her grandmother's farm on the Danish island of Bornholm. The whimsical Inge is desperate to tease a smile out of her stern-seeming but "jelly-soft" grandmother with nonsensical songs and Hans Christian Andersen stories. A nostalgic nod to Pippi Longstocking and Heidi, this cozy, humorous novel explores love and loss . . . and the unsung magic of mischief.
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Always With You
(Hardcover)
Eric Walters; Illustrated by Carloe Liu
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R90
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Emily woke. On her night table, a letter was propped against her
grandfather's picture. Her name was printed in pencil crayon the
way only her grandfather did it, with each letter a different
colour. He was always so kind and funny and silly...and now he was
gone. Carefully, she picked up the envelope and opened it.... A
heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric
Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and Halifax-based artist Carloe
Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently
lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of
letters he left behind for her, offering grandfatherly advice at
life's most pivotal moments: first day of high school, graduation
day, wedding, and ending with the birth of her own child. With
gentle watercolours and fold-out letters for sharing with loved
ones, Always With You is a timeless story about grief, growing up,
and finding that those we love never truly leave us.
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Flying Solo
(Paperback)
Ralph Fletcher
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Friday, April 28, 9: 00 a.m.
Opportunity is knocking at the door of Mr. "Fab" Fabiano's
sixth-grade class. Mr. Fab is absent and a substitute never
arrives. The class wants to prove that KIDS RULE, so they decide to
run the class on their own. Super smart Karen leads the way in the
class routines and most of the kids join in. But for Rachel White,
this isn't just any other day. Rachel's been silent for six months
and communicates by writing notes. Rachel knows today is exactly
six months since their classmate Tommy Feathers died. In her own
way, Rachel reminds the class about this--and for the first time,
Mr. Fab's students reveal their true and sometimes hurtful
thoughts. Where is Mr. Fab's class headed now? The school day isn't
over yet. Will they keep flying solo or crash?
Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.
Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault In Our Stars is award-winning author John Green's most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.
A "mesmerizing, poetic exploration of family, friendship, love and
loss" from the acclaimed author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the
Secrets of the Universe. (New York Times Book Review) Sal used to
know his place with his adoptive gay father, their loving Mexican
American family, and his best friend, Samantha. But it's senior
year, and suddenly Sal is throwing punches, questioning everything,
and realizing he no longer knows himself. If Sal's not who he
thought he was, who is he? This humor-infused, warmly humane look
at universal questions of belonging is a triumph.
Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope.
Declan Murphy isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying to escape the demons of his past.
When Declan reads a haunting letter left beside a grave, he can't resist writing back. Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is immediate. But neither Declan nor Juliet knows that they're not actually strangers. When life at school interferes with their secret life of letters, sparks will fly as Juliet and Declan discover truths that might tear them apart.
A positive and proactive book that helps you understand and cope
with death. In Death, you will read two sides to the dilemmas,
situations or issues that children sometimes have to face at a
difficult time in their lives. Death tackles situations including:
the loss of a grandparent, the loss of a sibling, the death of a
parent and the death of a friend. The book is structured to help
readers see that problems might look different depending on your
perspective. This book gently encourages children to be proactive
in speaking up and asking for help, both for themselves and others.
It shows some simple ways to positively resolve situations, deal
with their emotions and maybe even change their mind. The book
includes top tips for dealing with your emotions and conflict
resolution. The A Problem Shared series looks at tricky situations
and common problems from two sides. The books encourage the reader
to not only speak out, but also to listen to what others have to
say. Some of the core values of PSHE are empathy, mindfulness and
engaging with debate and this series puts the reader firmly in the
middle, allowing them to make up their own mind about the scenarios
presented and to question their own initial assumptions or bias.
Perfect resources for students of PSHE at Key Stage 2 aged 9+,
these books are also useful as opportunities for discussion topics
in class or as role play situations. Title in this series are:
Bullying Death Mental Health Prejudice Relationships Social Media
When a loved one dies, it can be hard to know how to explain it to
a young child, particularly if you are grieving the loss yourself.
Sensitively written and gently illustrated, Something Very Sad
Happened explains death in developmentally appropriate terms for
two-and three-year-old childern. It reassures the child that it is
okay to feel sad, and that love never dies. Includes a Note to
Parents and Caregivers with more information about how to talk
about death, answer your child's questions, and maintain your
connection throughout the grieving process. Ages 2-3
Discover the future awaiting Connor, Risa, and Lev after the events
of the New York Times bestselling Unwind Dystology series by Neal
Shusterman in this short story collection. Connor Lassiter's fight
to bring down Proactive Citizenry and find a suitable alternative
to unwinding concluded in UnDivided. Now, Connor, Risa, and Lev are
free to live in a peaceful future--or are they? Neal Shusterman
brings back beloved characters for his fans to see what's left for
those who were destined to be unwound
Matt wears a black suit every day. No, not because his mom died -
although she did, and it sucks. But he wears the suit for his gig
at the local funeral home, which pays way better than the Cluck
Bucket, and he needs the income since his dad can't handle the
bills (or anything, really) on his own. So while Dad's snagging
bottles of whiskey, Matt's snagging fifteen bucks an hour. Not bad.
But everything else? Not good. Then Matt meets Lovey. Crazy name,
and she's been through more crazy stuff than he can imagine. Yet
Lovey never cries. She's tough. Really tough. Tough in the way Matt
wishes he could be. Which is maybe why he's drawn to her, and
definitely why he can't seem to shake her. Because there's nothing
more hopeful than finding a person who understands your loneliness
- and who can maybe even help take it away.
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