Nadine Judith Lynch

The Boy, the River, and the Fish Named Zed Nadine Judith Lynch

This book will assist parents, teachers, and guardians in teaching children about the death of a family member, a friend, or a pet. This

book will help children bounce back after losing a person or a pet whom they have bonded with and equip them with the capability to understand, process, and overcome tragedy and despair in their developing minds and emotions.




This book is a valuable teaching aid that every child and adult should buy and read. There are pages included for making notes or producing drawings as you explore your feelings about your loss. Group discussions are encouraged to talk about the main character, Zed, the fish, and the life he lived which led to his outcome.




"He turned and started walking up the hill,

hoping and wishing in the back of his head

that the lonely little fi sh was not really dead. Then he stopped, and turned, and looked at the other side of the riverbank near the bend..."