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Best Contemporary Fiction: Ages 10-11

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Book: Harry Sue

By Sue Stauffacher

Passionate tale of child enduring trials of Job.

Review date: 8/22/2005

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Book: Criss Cross

By Lynne Rae Perkins

Newbery winner has depth, but no plot; tweens+.

Review date: 2/22/2006

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Book: Things Hoped For

By Andrew Clements

Teens connect over music and death. Intriguing.

Review date: 11/20/2006

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Book: Flipped

By Wendelin Van Draanen

Honest story about first crushes -- tweens and up.

Review date: 6/27/2006

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Book: Keeper of the Night

By Kimberly Willis Holt

Girl's story following mother's suicide.

Review date: 6/25/2003

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Book: Bucking the Sarge

By Christopher Paul Curtis

Luther fights to survive his criminal mother.

Review date: 9/20/2004

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Book: The Boy from the Basement

By Susan Shaw

Gripping tale handles abuse with a delicate hand.

Review date: 3/14/2005

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Book: Car Trouble

By Jeanne DuPrau

Duff finds trouble while driving cross country.

Review date: 10/22/2005

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