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I had a friend named Peter
talking to children about the death of a friend
By Cohn, Janice & Owens, Gail
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-68806-685-7
- Publisher
- New York : W. Morrow, c1987.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 1987
K-Gr 4 An exceptionally accurate and understanding account of the feelings and questions that arise when a child's playmate dies is presented in this gently-told story. Peter is run over while chasing a ball into the street, and Betsy's parents have the sad task of telling their daughter and helping her cope with the tragedy. They explain with simple clarity that the doctors couldn't make Peter well, that he can no longer feel pain or...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
