Ways to Die Right

Ways to Die Right is a novella for teens that tackles real-life issues like environmental responsibility, friendship, family, and death. Perfect for reluctant readers, this story will inspire and engage with relatable challenges and rousing triumphs. Friends Conflict The future Cancer Family When it all becomes too much for Joel, his only choice is to throw himself into his schoolwork: Green Burials are the way of the future and Joel’s way to save the world. As long as he can hold things together and not let Trent Harshborrow get the better of him, this time. In Ways to Die Right, Joel's life is steeped in loss, with his mom’s battle with cancer not the first time his family has faced death. When he discovers the environmental harm of traditional burials, he decides to champion 'green burials' through a science presentation. Joel’s mom is diagnosed with cancer, again, sending him into a spiral. He is already feeling the burden of caring for his sister’s grave, how could he possibly care for his mom’s grave as well? Then, at the cemetery, his most sacred space, he is confronted by his arch-nemesis, Trent. While Joel is striving to understand how family members can ‘forget’ their loved one by abandoning their graves, Trent wants everyone to know that graves are an important part of our human community. When Joel is given the opportunity, he champions green burials in a science presentation. The public opposition from Trent is almost more than he can take. Joel is forced to fight for himself and his beliefs, while trying to hide his biggest secret. New and old friends support him in his quest to protect the environment and find peace, while his parents see his struggles and make changes to support him.