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Best Humor Reads for Ages 9-11

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Book: The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

By Christopher Paul Curtis

A funny novel with a devastating emotional punch.

Review date: 9/20/2004

Age 9+

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Book: Holes

By Louis Sachar

Humorous and moving story has an edge.

Review date: 3/10/2004

Age 9+

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Book: A Long Way from Chicago: a Novel in Stories

By Richard Peck

A hilarious look at summer in the country.

Review date: 4/25/2005

Age 9+

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Book: The School Story

By Andrew Clements

Enchanting tale will leave readers grinning.

Review date: 11/3/2003

Age 9+

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Book: The True Story of Christmas

By Anne Fine

The ultimate dysfunctional family Christmas.

Review date: 11/17/2003

Age 9+

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Book: Millions

By Frank Cottrell Boyce

Multifacted tale hits the mark with wit, depth.

Review date: 11/7/2005

Age 9+

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Book: The Aurora County All-Stars

By Deborah Wiles

Funny, moving, thoughtful small-town life.

Review date: 4/20/2008

Age 9+

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Book: The Wee Free Men

By Terry Pratchett

Delightful but too violent for young kids.

Review date: 12/10/2004

Age 10+

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Book: Harry Sue

By Sue Stauffacher

Passionate tale of child enduring trials of Job.

Review date: 8/22/2005

Age 10+

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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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