Børn og unge: personlige og sociale emner: død og sorg

New York Times bestselling author Laura Sebastian makes her middle grade debut with an emotional fantasy adventure about four friends who journey through a magical, Everglades-inspired swampland to break a curse tied to the death of a loved one.Best friends Cordelia and Larkin have always called the Glades—a peaceful swamp full of magical creatures—home. But when Oziris, Cordelia’s father and the leader of their village, dies unexpectedly, a dark curse sweeps over the land.The girls know that the curse must be tied to Oziris’s death, and they’re determined to break its hold on their home and bring Oziris back to life. Together, Cordelia, Larkin, and their two little brothers set off into the wild Glades in search of an elusive and enigmatic witch who is rumored to have the power to reverse death.The Glades are no longer a familiar and friendly place, though, and danger lurks around every corner. But on their journey, the children discover that the most difficult challenge isn’t wild marsh-maids or bogilisks or dragon-gators—it’s the grief threatening to consume them.

"Here, a patch of sunlight. There, a bit of shade. And look, a little bird that doesn't sing anymore hiding behind those eyes. Yes, this will be a very interesting head to have on my shelf. Yes, I collect heads. All kinds of heads. Would you like to see my collection?"--

The McCready sisters have just settled into their new home on Pine Island when they get word that an unwelcome houseguest is coming to visit for months.

From the acclaimed author of Small Town Pride, Phil Stamper, comes a heartfelt coming-of-age middle grade novel about grief, love, loss, and finding your way forward in the vein of Kate Allen's The Line Tender and Jules Machias's Both Can Be True. The last few months have been pretty tough for Eli. He moved to New York City and left his small town in Minnesota with his extended family and everyone he knows. He hasn't made any new friends. And his mom died unexpectedly, shattering his whole world. He misses Mom more and more every day, but Dad refuses to talk about her, leaving Eli alone in his grief. Then Eli finds a stash of instructional cooking videos his mom made, revealing her dream of being a celebrity chef. With the help of the cute new neighbor boy, Mathias, Eli decides to follow his mother's recipes using her videos. If he can recreate his mom's special dishes, then maybe a part of her can stay with him forever. But what happens when the videos run out?

When 3-year-old Lucy looks up at the stars in the sky, she thinks of her late grandfather. One night, a shooting star falls into the birdbath in Lucy's garden and brings with it a special message from her grandpa: He loves her and is still watching over her. In June 2021, Becky lost her father to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). One of his last wishes was that she tell her (then) infant daughter, Lucy, how much he loved her when she became old enough to understand. It is our hope that this story will help to fulfill that final wish.¿ Lucy and the Shooting Star won second place in a children's book writing contest run by The Elite Lizzard Publishing Company. It is a timeless and heartfelt story of love, family, and life after loss.

Jenny and her Nana were best friends. Suddenly Jenny's Nana passes away and Jenny is very sad. With her parents' loving conversation and guidance, Jenny learns though her Nana has passed away she is still with her and will watch over her throughout her life. Jenny is so happy to know that Nana will now be her Guardian Angel!

A Shattered World is a dramatic and moving young adult novel told from the eyes of Eleanor, a fourteen year old who struggles to find her voice after losing her twin sister to cancer.

The grandchildren of two rival Brazilian bakeries fall in love despite their families' feud in this delicious debut rom-com perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Gloria Chao. Trust neither thin-bottomed frying pans nor Molinas. Lari Ramires has always known this to be true. In Olinda, Brazil, her family's bakery, Salt, has been at war with the Molinas' bakery across the street, Sugar, for generations. But Lari's world turns upside down when her beloved grandmother passes away. On top of that, a big supermarket chain has moved to town, forcing many of the small businesses to close. Determined to protect her home, Lari does the unthinkable-she works together with Pedro Molina to save both of their bakeries. Lari realizes she might not know Pedro as well as she thought-and she maybe even likes what she learns-but the question remains: Can a Ramires and a Molina truly trust one another?

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Sienna trains for a triathlon in honor of her dead best friend, while falling for a mysterious jock.

"Radcliffe Prep. The third most haunted school in the country, where a student disappearance isn't uncommon and no one dares stay in the library after dark. And Este Logano enrolls with the hopes of finding her dead father. Not literally, of course. She doesn't believe in ghosts. Going to her dad's school just seems like her best hope at figuring out who he was. But then Este meets Mateo, who is maybe--probably--definitely--a real ghost. And an annoying one at that. When Mateo frames Este for the theft of a rare book from the library's secret spire and then vanishes, Este will have to track him down or risk being expelled and leaving Radcliffe early just like her father did. Except following in her father's footsteps might be more dangerous than Este ever anticipated. As she investigates the library with its secret passageways, hidden tunnels, and haunted halls, she learns that the student disappearances aren't just myth. And if she isn't careful, she'll be next"--

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.

Jacob is forced to deal with things that no teenager should and gets himself into trouble as a result. Will he risk his relationship with the girl of his dreams by mixing with the wrong crowd?

"Claudia has a sad goodbye to make. Her grandmother, Mimi, has just died. Claudia understands that Mimi was sick for a long time, but she's still mad at her grandmother for leaving her. Who will help Claudia with her homework . . . and share "special tea" with her? To keep from thinking about Mimi, Claudia spends all her free time painting and baby-sitting. She's even teaching an art class for some of the kids in the neighborhood. Claudia knows she has to let go of Mimi sometime. But how do you say goodbye to a special friend . . . forever?"--

One day, Huxley the bush baby wakes up to find that their beautiful sky has disappeared. There are no clouds, no sun, not even any moon. How will Huxley make a new life without the sky that he loves so much?We don't always get to say goodbye to our loved ones and it can be hard to make sense of why they leave. Day by day, we take on the difficult task of learning to live without them. There is no quick or easy remedy for grief, but through conversation, connection and a supportive space to remember our loved ones, our journey towards healing can begin.Created by a doctor, this book is designed to help children cope with the loss of a loved one. It includes art therapy activities so they can explore their grief, develop their own narratives that help them understand their loss, and hold onto a spark of hope in difficult times. Dr Ellen has received multiple Readers Favourite 5 Star Reviews for her books including 'The Hope Seed', 'A Patchwork of Heart' and 'The Little Blue Wren'. Her books have received international praise and are widely recommended by paediatricians, parents, early educators, teachers and librarians. Her goal is to write hopeful and inspiring books for children. Visit the website for printable activities and lesson plans for schools. Reader's Favourite 5-star review: Vincent DubladoThis is a beautiful story that teaches children about love for nature, as well as the role of genuine friendship when you are feeling down and missing someone or something. Every school library and home with children should have a copy of this enchanting storybook.

Et spændende retssalsdrama for unge om en ung sort mands ulige kamp mod systemet - for at få retfærdighed for drabet på hans far.Marcus er 15, da hans far bliver skudt af politiet foran deres hjem i London. Drabet bliver hurtigt defineret som selvforsvar af myndighederne, men Marcus kender sin far, som ikke ville kunne gøre en flue fortræd. Han mistænker myndighederne for at fejlhåndtere sagen, fordi han og hans familie er sorte. Hans mor er lammet af sorg og bekymring for sin nu faderløse søn, så Marcus må selv navigere igennem det engelske retssystem og dets bureaukrati og uendelige formaliteter for at få genåbnet sagen og erklæret drabet ulovligt.

Rørende og følsom dannelsesroman om tolvårige Millie, der skal passe naboens lille datter Lolo. Samme nat dør Lolo. Det er ikke Millies skyld, men hun kæmper efterfølgende med angst og depression.Med Lolos lys har Liz Garton Scanlon skrevet en ambitiøs roman om at blive konfronteret med en voldsom oplevelse i en tidlig alder. Trods bogens svære tema emmer historien af varme og kærlighed, og vil uden tvivl give anledning til vigtige samtaler om livet, døden og svære følelser.Romanen er blevet kåret som en af de 10 bedste bøger i 2022 af det anerkendte amerikanske magasin, BookPage.Det er en rørende og følsomt skrevet bog, som man ikke kan undgå at få våde øjne af. En ting er det sørgelige i, at et lille barn dør, men det er også hjerteskærende at læse om Millies udvikling fra en glad og tryg pige til et barn, som trækker sig fra alt og ikke kan slippe noget, hun slet ingen skyld har i. En bog om angst og depression, og hvordan man kommer ud af det igen for modne læsere. En fin bog med meget på hjerte. Stor anbefaling.LEKTØRUDTALELSEN

Hannah MacLaren has grown up between two worlds: scraping by happily with her single, working mum and avoiding the Maryland upper crust in the next town over, where her wealthy cousin and best friend Sophie lives. The plan is to get out: Hannah from paycheck-to-paycheck life, and Sophie from the cosseted world she doesn't fit into.But just before junior year begins, something goes horribly wrong. Sophie overdoses at a party, leaving behind a shocked community and bereft best friends. As the haze of grief begins to clear, Hannah teams up with Sophie's other best friend, Gabi, to find out what happened that fateful night.Someone gave Sophie oxycodone. Someone knew what was going on. And Hannah will not stop until she has uncovered the truth.

One day, Huxley the bushbaby wakes up to find that their beautiful sky has disappeared. There are no clouds, no sun, not even any moon. How will Huxley make a new life without the sky that he loves so much?We don't always get to say goodbye to our loved ones and it can be hard to make sense of why they leave. Day by day, we take on the difficult task of learning to live without them. There is no quick or easy remedy for grief, but through conversation, connection and a supportive space to remember our loved ones, our journey towards healing can begin. Created by a doctor, this book is designed to help children cope with the loss of a loved one. It includes art therapy activities so they can explore their grief, develop their own narratives that help them understand their loss, and hold onto a spark of hope in difficult times. This book has been widely recommended by paediatricians, parents, early educators, social workers, counsellors, teachers and librarians. Visit the website for printable activities and lesson plans for schools.