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Book: The Graveyard Book

By Neil Gaiman

Creepy AND warmhearted -- Gaiman's best yet.

Review date: 10/20/2008

Age 9+

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Book: Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

By Nahako Uehashi

Satisfying Japanese take on classic hero tale.

Review date: 8/5/2008

Age 10+

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Book: The Underneath

By Kathi Appelt

Lyrical story mixes in some brutal animal cruelty.

Review date: 11/13/2008

Age 10+

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Book: After Tupac and D Foster

By Jacqueline Woodson

Three girls grow up together in the inner city.

Review date: 4/16/2008

Age 11+

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Book: Nation

By Terry Pratchett

Philosophical survival story with a bit of humor.

Review date: 12/22/2008

Age 11+

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Book: The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl

By Barry Lyga

Comic book geek learns to deal with high school.

Review date: 2/11/2007

Age 13+

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Book: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

By E. Lockhart

Boarding school rebel story more insightful than most.

Review date: 11/15/2008

Age 14+

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Book: Tender Morsels

By Margo Lanagan

Graphic rape, incest, and more -- should be an adult book.

Review date: 12/27/2008

Age 17+

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