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change and loss

Books about change and loss for readers of all ages.

Cover of See you on a starry night

See you on a starry night

Lisa Schroeder

Ages 8–12family bondschange and loss

Cover of Good-bye Stacey, good-bye. (Baby-Sitters Club no.013)

Good-bye Stacey, good-bye. (Baby-Sitters Club no.013)

Ann M. Martin

Ages 7–12friendshipchange and loss

Cover of Before the Ever After

Before the Ever After

Jacqueline Woodson, Guy Lockard

Ages 9–14familyfathers and sons