BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Teen Books about Death (page 2)

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2009

RADIANT DARKNESS

by Emily Whitman

"But first-time author Whitman has a way with words, and readers will enjoy this—just as long as they don't think too hard about it. (Fantasy. YA)"

A spunky Persephone retells her story lustfully enough to satisfy fans of Libba Bray and Stephenie Meyer. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Aug. 1, 2008

GHOSTGIRL

by Tonya Hurley

The only place social-climbing wallflower Charlotte Usher seems destined to go is Loserville until she chokes herself to death on a gummy bear in physics lab and passes from the world of the living to dead. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2006

EVERLOST

by Neal Shusterman

"For anyone who has lost a friend or loved one at an early age, this is a good read. (Fiction. 12-15)"

Death isn't an easy subject to write about, but Shusterman handles it deftly, as he explores what happens to two children who are "lost" on their way "towards the light." Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 14, 2006

THE BOOK THIEF

by Markus Zusak

"Beautiful and important. (Fiction. 12+)"

When Death tells a story, you pay attention. Read full book review >