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Best Contemporary Fiction: Ages 8-9

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Book: Loser

By Jerry Spinelli

A moving, funny, lyrical tale with big appeal.

Review date: 1/5/2004

Age 9+

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Book: Locomotion

By Jacqueline Woodson

Boy's writings are lyrical, yet seamless and real.

Review date: 2/2/2004

Age 9+

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Book: A Face First

By Priscilla Cummings

A realistic look at the life of a burn victim.

Review date: 6/24/2004

Age 9+

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Book: Feather Boy

By Nicky Singer

Poignant search for the truth about a boy's death.

Review date: 6/22/2004

Age 9+

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Book: The Wanderer

By Sharon Creech

Award-winning tale takes risks with storytelling.

Review date: 2/28/2005

Age 9+

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Book: The Prophet of Yonwood (Ember, Book 3)

By Jeanne DuPrau

Don't look for much Ember here. But OK for tweens.

Review date: 5/30/2006

Age 9+

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Book: The Higher Power of Lucky

By Susan Patron

Newbery winner is delicate, humorous, poignant.

Review date: 2/18/2007

Age 9+

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