death

Describes how people feel about death, discussing what happens when someone dies, why people die, and how to cope with grief.

After the death of the beloved aunt who has raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer in search of the strength to go on living.

With his sister Tash and his Uncle Hoole, Zak lands on the planet Necropolis, where he hears constant talk of graves, witches, and cemeteries and finds evidence that the dead are coming back to life.

Nine-year-old Austin visits his grandmother the summer after his grandfather dies and together they try to come to terms with their loss.

When Jim's dog is killed, the other first graders experience with him his natural reactions to death.

Twelve-year-old Lily mourns her brother, and has not spoken since the accident she feels she could have prevented, but the summer Tinny comes to town she is the only one who realizes Lily's secret.

After his mother explains why his classmate is not returning to school, she teaches Chester Raccoon how to make a memory.

While coping with more school work, Julia faces her toughest challenge as her beloved dog nears the end of his life.

A little girl tells about her special pet hound dog and how, after he gets sick and dies, she comes to know the truth of her mother's words that his spirit is everywhere.

A fearful second grader in Concord, Massachusetts, learns about death when his grandfather's best friend passes away and he offers to accompany his grandfather to the funeral.