The kid(s) die! (another cautionary list)

Especially since becoming a dad, I don't have much stomach for books, however wonderful, where children die or suffer terrible abuse. I can't help but imagine my own, and I just can't go there. If you feel this way, what are the books you just know you won't be revisiting, great though they are.
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232 books · 116 voters · list created August 25th, 2008 by Antoine (votes) .
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Antoine 949 books
178 friends
Sarah 2737 books
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Cindy 9111 books
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Aaron 15 books
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Luann 4434 books
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Clarice 262 books
45 friends
Loren 460 books
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Vena 5372 books
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message 1: by [deleted user] (new)

Funny idea for a list!
Well, not "ha ha" funny.


message 2: by Antoine (new)

Antoine Thanks Park. Did you add anything?


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