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Books for Making an Apology

31 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of Touching Spirit Bear

Touching Spirit Bear

For the child struggling with explosive anger or a history of bad choices, this powerful story explores how nature and a

Cover of Whirligig

Paul Fleischman

For the teen or parent navigating the heavy weight of a major mistake, this story offers a path toward healing and accou

Ages 12–18

Cover of The Confession

Fear Street #19

For the teenager grappling with the heavy weight of a secret or the pressure to hide a mistake to protect their friends.

Cover of Swear to Howdy

Wendelin Van Draanen

For the child grappling with a secret that feels too heavy to carry. A powerful look at the weight of loyalty and when t

Cover of Lockdown

Walter Dean Myers

For the teen navigating mistakes and searching for a second chance. This story explores the weight of choices and the di

Cover of Wild Is the Witch

Wild Is the Witch

For the teenager grappling with the weight of past mistakes and the fear that their true self might cause harm to those

Cover of On My Honor

Marion Dane Bauer

For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or the heavy silence of a secret. A profound look at honesty, guilt

Cover of Hunted

House of Night #5

For the teen navigating complex loyalties and the pressure to trust their own instincts when everyone else is falling fo

Cover of The Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder

Johnny Dixon #9

The Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder

Brad Strickland

For the child who needs to know that true friendship means showing up for someone even when they've made a dangerous mis

Cover of Challenge for the Chalet School

The Chalet School #44

Challenge for the Chalet School

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer

For the child who struggles with boundaries or peer pressure, this classic school story explores how finding your place

Cover of Sunburn

Fear Street #44

For the teenager who loves high-stakes drama and the chilling realization that secrets from the past never stay buried,

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Heroes of the Valley

Jonathan Stroud

For the child who feels overlooked because of their size or status and dreams of proving their worth through wit and cou

Cover of Best Served Cold

Best Served Cold

Joe Abercrombie

For the reader grappling with the heavy weight of betrayal and the complicated, often messy desire to settle the score a

Cover of Countdown

The Sixties Trilogy #1

For the child feeling overwhelmed by world events or family secrets, this immersive story explores finding your footing

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Poppy Pack Mystery #1

The Case of the Shady Neighbour

For the child who has a flair for the dramatic or struggles to tell the difference between a real problem and an imagine

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The Wrong Number

For the teenager grappling with the weight of a bad decision and the terrifying realization that some mistakes have perm

Cover of Rosemary and Rue (October Daye, #1)

Rosemary and Rue (October Daye, #1)

For the reader navigating a world where they do not quite fit in, seeking to reclaim their sense of self after a long pe

Cover of Indiana Pacers

Fun Fan Facts: The Unofficial Sports Guide #3

For the reader grappling with the weight of past mistakes and the desire for a fresh start while discovering where they

Cover of Cupid's Capture

The Three Lost Kids #2

Cupid's Capture

Kimberly Kinrade

For the teenager navigating the clumsy, magical, and often embarrassing world of first crushes and the pressure to meet

Cover of Creature of the Night

The New Policeman Trilogy #2

Creature of the Night

For the teenager struggling to leave a troubled past behind while finding that new beginnings can hide even darker, more

Cover of Angel in Vegas The Chronicles of Noah Sark

Angel in Vegas The Chronicles of Noah Sark

For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations or feeling like they have failed at their 'mission' in lif

Cover of Emmett

For teens navigating the messy lines between friendship and romance, this queer retelling of Emma explores the growing p

Cover of Joey's Story Straight Talk about Drugs

Joey's Story Straight Talk about Drugs

For the parent or teacher needing a direct, realistic way to discuss the high stakes of substance abuse through a true s

Cover of One Good Punch

For the teen facing a moral crossroads where one mistake threatens their future and forces them to choose between loyalt

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