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illness and loss

Books about illness and loss for readers of all ages.

Cover of The memory wall

The memory wall

Lev AC Rosen

Ages 10–14familymemory

Cover of Send me a sign

Send me a sign

Tiffany Schmidt

Ages 13–18friendshipillness and loss

Cover of Life on the refrigerator door

Life on the refrigerator door

Alice Kuipers

Ages 12–18familymother-daughter relationships