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Nana's place

1994
When Jojo wants to remember his grandmother, he and his grandfather visit Nana's place, a garden alive with sights, sounds, and fragrances she loved.

The shrouding woman

2002
When her Aunt Flo comes to help care for eleven-year-old Evie and her younger sister after their mother's death, Evie wants nothing to do with her and she is especially uncomfortable with her aunt's calling of helping prepare bodies for burial.

Once dead, twice shy

2009
Spunky teen Madison, though technically dead, uses a stolen amulet to retain the illusion of a body and help her in the struggle between Light and Dark reapers.

The golden bird

1990
Engaged in a losing battle with cancer, ten-year-old Daniel is comforted by many people but finds his greatest solace in the visits of a phoenix-like golden bird and its vision of rebirth and renewal.

If you come softly

and Behind you
2011
Collects two novels by Jacqueline Woodson, including "If You Come Softly," in which Jeremiah and Ellie fall in love after they meet at their private school in New York, but their different racial backgrounds are a cause for concern among those around them; and "Behind You," in which Jeremiah's loved ones struggle with grief after he is mistakenly shot by police.

Bridge to Terabithia

2009
A homework pack that contains book and audio versions of "Bridge to Terabithia," the story of a ten-year-old boy in rural Virginia whose life expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death trying to reach their hideaway, Terabithia, during a storm; and includes a student worksheet and teacher's guide.

Poe Park

2004
After graduating from his fifth grade class in the Bronx, Enoch looks forward to spending time with his best friend Spence, but must instead cope with grief, gang violence, and the arrival from Puerto Rico of his half-brother Miguel.

The needs of the dying

a guide for bringing hope, comfort, and love to life's final chapter
2000
Addresses the physical and emotional needs of people facing death and their families.

Please ignore Vera Dietz

2012
When her best friend, whom she secretly loves, betrays her and then dies under mysterious circumstances, high school senior Vera Dietz struggles with secrets that could help clear his name.

Tuesdays with Morrie

2004
The author visits with his former college professor, who gave him sound advice and guidance when he was younger. In the last months of his life, Morrie teaches Mitch abouth lessons in how to live once again.

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