For Young People

A Teenage Guide to Coping with Bereavement
Author: Sarah Darwen

Contains practical advice and guidance for a young person managing confusing emotions when someone important in their life dies. Written by a young person whose father died.

 

 

Out of the Blue
Author: Winston's Wish
This book has been written and designed specifically for teenagers with aim of supporting them through their bereavement using a range of activities.

 

 

What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?
Author: Trevor Romaine & Elizabeth Verdick
Written by Trevor Romain, after his father died, this book suggests ways of coping with grief and offers answers to questions such as ‘Why do people have to die?" and "How can I say Goodbye?"  Friendly, accessible text and illustrations aimed at ages 8-14.

 

Two Weeks with the Queen
Author: Morris Gleitzman
When Colin's brother Luke becomes seriously ill with leukemia, he is determined to get the best help possible. He is sent to stay with relatives and attempts to go to the top - the Queen first, and failing her, the best cancer doctor in the world.

 

 

Grief Encounter
Author: Shelley Gilbert
Aimed at 8-15 year olds.  The focus is on the death of a parent, but suitable for the loss of a sibling, grandparent, friend.  Author recommends that the book is used with an adult, at least initially.

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