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Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Saying Goodbye

36 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of Sirena

Donna Jo Napoli

For the teen navigating the bittersweet reality of loving someone you cannot keep, or the young adult feeling isolated b

Cover of The Lost Stories

Ranger's Apprentice #11

The Lost Stories

For the reader who isn't ready to say goodbye to their favorite heroes, these untold tales fill the gaps in the legendar

Ages 10–14

Cover of A Memory of Light

A Memory of Light

For the reader seeking closure after a long journey, this final chapter explores the courage needed to face an ultimate

Cover of Kingdom of Ash

Throne of Glass #7

For the teen facing a mountain of responsibility who needs to see that even when resolve unravels, inner strength and lo

Cover of I Never Knew Your Name

I Never Knew Your Name

For the adolescent processing a tragic loss in the community. This poignant story helps older children navigate the comp

Cover of The Last Unicorn

The Last Unicorn #1

The Last Unicorn

Peter S. Beagle

For the dreamer grappling with the bittersweet nature of time, change, and the feeling of being the last of one's kind i

Cover of We Are Inevitable

We Are Inevitable

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and grief while trying to find their own path thro

Cover of The Music of the Dolphins

The Music of the Dolphins

For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with the constraints of the modern world. A poignant look at what

Cover of A Brief History of Montmaray

A Brief History of Montmaray

Michelle Cooper

For the reader who feels small against the tide of world events. Sophie chronicles life in a tiny kingdom as the shadow

Cover of The Lily Pond

A Faraway Island #2

For the child grappling with the ache of separation from family and the challenge of finding where they belong in a new,

Cover of The Black Stallion Returns

The Black Stallion #2

The Black Stallion Returns

For the child grappling with the pain of losing something they love and the unwavering determination to get it back.

Cover of The Golden Enclaves

The Scholomance #3

The Golden Enclaves

For the teen grappling with the weight of global responsibility and the realization that the systems meant to protect us

Cover of King of Shadows

King of Shadows

For the child processing the loss of a parent through the lens of a passion for the arts, this time-travel journey offer

Cover of Heroes: A Novel

Heroes: A Novel

For the teenager grappling with the complexity of heroism and the heavy burden of trauma. This story explores the differ

Cover of I Am 5!

For the teen or adult reader exploring what it means to be the last person on earth while facing deep-seated fears and t

Cover of Halt's Peril

Ranger's Apprentice #9

For the young reader learning that true courage means staying calm and focused when someone they look up to is in danger

Cover of Creative Chemistry Experiments

Creative Chemistry Experiments

For the teen or mature reader exploring the ethics of science and the weight of isolation. A classic tale of creation, r

Cover of Time Apart, A

For the child grappling with a parent's serious illness and the unsettling feeling of being uprooted to an unfamiliar en

Cover of The Ellimist Chronicles

Animorphs Chronicles #4

The Ellimist Chronicles

For the teen grappling with questions of destiny and identity, this epic origin story explores how one being's choices c

Cover of Shadow Wave

Robert Muchamore

For the teenager grappling with big transitions, this high-stakes finale explores the complex emotions of finishing a lo

Cover of Freshman Road Trip

Freshman Road Trip

Linda A. Cooney

For the teenager navigating the transition between high school and the freedoms of college life while trying to maintain

Cover of The Fire Within

The Last Dragon Chronicles #1

The Fire Within

For the creative child discovering the power of their words and the weight of their consequences. A magical story about

Cover of West from Home

Laura Ingalls Wilder

For the child who loves the Little House series and wants to see the real woman behind the stories as she discovers the

Cover of Freshman Wedding

Freshman Dorm #18

Freshman Wedding

Linda A. Cooney

For the teenager grappling with big life decisions and the pressure of rushing into adulthood before they are ready.

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