The D Word (Divorce)
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2011 · Est. 10 min read

The D Word (Divorce)

By Julia Cook, Phillip W Rodgers;Phillip W Rodgers (Illustrator)

Part of the National Center for Youth Issues series

A boy learns to cope with his parents' divorce and discovers it's not his fault.

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32 pages· 1,192 words· Est. 10 min read
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Otis's world shatters when his parents announce their divorce. Struggling with guilt, he turns to his wise Gram, who guides him through understanding the Three C's: he didn't Cause it, can't Control it, and must learn to Cope with it. As Otis navigates this emotional upheaval, he discovers the true meaning of family and resilience. Will he find peace amidst the chaos, or will the 'D' word forever haunt him? This heartfelt journey offers insights and tools for children and adults facing the challenges of divorce.

From the publisher

Otis used to have the perfect family. That all changed when his parents told him that they were getting a D…D…D… The D Word he can’t even say it! At first Otis blames himself. With the help of his Gram, Otis discovers the reasons why people get divorced.He also learns about the Three C’s of Divorce: I didn’t CAUSE itI can’t CONTROL it, soI’m going to have to learn to COPE with it!This book offers both children and adults the tools and insights that are needed to effectively deal with the difficult challenges that a family goes through when parents get divorced.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,192
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about divorceBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about familyBooks about social themesBooks about marriage and divorce
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 15, 2011
First published
June 28, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781931636766

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