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Book: The Giver

By Lois Lowry

A riveting utopian novel that's expertly crafted.

Review date: 5/8/2004

Age 11+

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Book: A Wrinkle in Time

By Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L'Engle's classic story still inspires.

Review date: 6/25/2003

Age 9+

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Book: The Boxes

By William Sleator

Creepy creature tale will keep kids interested.

Review date: 5/15/2005

Age 9+

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Book: Among the Hidden (Shadow Children, Book 1)

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

A forbidden child hides from Population Police.

Review date: 6/27/2005

Age 9+

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Book: The City of Ember

By Jeanne DuPrau

Part fantasy, part mystery, part treasure hunt.

Review date: 5/8/2004

Age 8+

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Book: The Mysterious Benedict Society

By Trenton Lee Stewart

Suspenseful mystery with a Lemony Snicket vibe.

Review date: 12/31/2007

Age 9+

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Book: Found: The Missing, Book 1

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

New time-travel series start is suspenseful.

Review date: 6/30/2008

Age 9+

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