Books like Nobody's fault? by Patricia Hermes
Emily’s life is full of baseball games and lighthearted teasing with her brother, a dynamic that defines their everyday joy. The story takes a heartbreaking turn when a fatal accident takes her brother’s life. Through young Emily’s eyes, the book navigates the sudden impact of death on a family, revealing how siblings cope with loss and the emotional journey toward healing.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Patricia Hermes
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