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Best Emotional Stories: Ages 10-11

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Book: Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy

By Gary D. Schmidt

A preacher's son stands up to a racist town.

Review date: 3/21/2005

Age 9+

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Book: The Wednesday Wars

By Gary D. Schmidt

Funny, breathtakingly poignant '60s coming of age.

Review date: 11/25/2007

Age 10+

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Book: Return to Sender

By Julia Alvarez

Intense story about illegal immigration and friendship.

Review date: 2/24/2009

Age 10+

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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

Age 11+

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Book: An Episode of Sparrows

By Rumer Godden

Lovely, moving literary classic set post-WWII.

Review date: 7/29/2007

Age 11+

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Book: Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress

By Maria Padian

Moving story of early adolescent changes.

Review date: 6/24/2008

Age 11+

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