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Kara Book Review for Children

Title
Everett Anderson's Goodbye
Author Lucille Clifton
Release Year 1983
Reviewed by Meridith Herman
Review Date 2008
Type of Book Fiction
Death of
Parent
Type of Death  
Target Age Young Children (5-8)



Summary

After a young boy loses his father he goes through the five stages of grief. 1) Denial 2) Anger 3) Bargaining 4) Depression 5) Acceptance.



Quotes

"I knew my daddy loved me through and through, and whatever happens when people die, love doesn't stop, and neither will I."


General Themes

Grief Process



What the Reviewer Liked

The author clearly demonstrates how a child may act at each stage of grief.



Writing Style


Author Qualifications

Clifton is an award-winning poet and the author of many books.

 

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