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When a friend dies

by Marilyn E. Gootman

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Unknown

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Losing a friend can feel overwhelming, but understanding and expressing those feelings can help bring healing. This story gently explores the journey of coping with loss and finding hope after saying goodbye. It offers comfort and guidance for young readers navigating the complex emotions of grief.

Representation & Themes

GriefComing of AgeFriendshipFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Emotional
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
1575421704
Pages
118
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
8,212

Genres

Bereavement

Subjects

Grief in adolescence -- Juvenile literature.Bereavement in children -- Juvenile literature.Bereavement in adolescence -- Juvenile literature.Grief in children -- Juvenile literature.Teenagers and death -- Juvenile literature.Children and death -- Juvenile literature.