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In "Good‑bye, Chicken Little," a young boy grapples with the unexpected loss of his uncle to a drowning accident. The story explores how he comes to understand that feeling personally responsible is not always inevitable, while navigating the emotions of grief, guilt, and family support. Set within a family‑centric context, the narrative offers a thoughtful look at how children in middle grades process significant social situations and the complexities of life’s challenges.
First publish date: February 26, 1990
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Betsy Cromer Byars
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