Have you ever lost someone you love? Does it seem impossible on some days to feel happy? You are not alone! Readers in grades 4-9 will learn what to expect as they journey through grief, including various coping strategies to help navigate through this difficult and confusing time.

Defining loss and grief -- Physical side effects -- Common reactions -- Grief rituals -- Looking ahead -- Helping someone who is grieving -- Activity -- Glossary -- Index -- Text-dependent questions -- Extension activity -- Bibliography -- About the author.