Missing Violet

Written by Kelly Swemba · Illustrated by Fabiana Faiallo

A child navigates the loss of a best friend and finds a way to heal by remembering her and helping others.

4.5 Goodreads · 143 ratings

32 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD500L

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Bookroo's summary

Mia's world shatters when her best friend Violet falls ill and doesn't recover. Plunged into a shadowy existence, Mia must navigate the stages of grief, each as vivid as a rainbow. As she reaches out to her classmates, she begins to rediscover the joy Violet brought into her life. Can Mia find her way back to herself and embrace the memories of her friend? This poignant tale explores the depths of loss and the journey to healing.

From the publisher

Life is full of sunshine for inseparable friends Violet and Mia. Until one day, Violet leaves school sick and doesn’t get better. Without her best friend, Mia slips into a gloomy existence. As she moves through the stages of grief like the colors of a rainbow, Mia wonders if she will ever feel like herself again. When Mia reaches out to her classmates, she remembers what she loved most about Violet. A sensitive and poignant story about the loss of a friend and experiencing the different stages of grief.

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