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Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe's and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids
Written by two kids who've been there: it's not your fault, and it's not the end of the world.
Who it's for
Hearing from other kids who have been through it can matter more than any advice from adults, and that is the heart of this book.
Confused and sad→Reassured
Feelings it meets
What it is
A coping guide written by siblings Zoe and Evan Stern, who share what they felt and learned when their parents divorced. Each chapter covers a stage of the divorce process and answers common questions (why it happened, whether parents will get back together, whether it is the child's fault, where they will live), with letters from other kids, quick tips and space to write.
Where to find it
Paperback; widely held in libraries.
Before you start
Heads up: Parents' divorce and family changes.
Age: Not rated (suggested 8+)
Everything was in confusion in the Oblonskys' house.Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina, Part 1, Chapter 1 (tr. Constance Garnett)
