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Book: The Adventures of Captain Underpants: An Epic Novel

By Dav Pilkey

Full of the gross humor many kids find funny.

Review date: 7/18/2003

Age 6+

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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: Bridge to Terabithia

By Katherine Paterson

Honest, moving story of friendship and loss.

Review date: 12/26/2006

Age 9+

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Book: The Cay

By Theodore Taylor

Powerful shipwreck story has anti-racism message..

Review date: 5/31/2005

Age 9+

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Book: The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials, Book 1

By Philip Pullman

A violent fantasy, with elements of mystery.

Review date: 7/20/2005

Age 10+

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Book: Are You There God, It's Me Margaret.

By Judy Blume

Classic preteen novel probes puberty, religion.

Review date: 8/14/2003

Age 11+

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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: The Chocolate War

By Robert Cormier

A kind of "Dangerous Liaisons" for teenagers.

Review date: 7/30/2003

Age 13+

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Book: Fallen Angels

By Walter Dean Myers

A vivid portrayal of the war in Vietnam.

Review date: 9/16/2003

Age 14+

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Book: Forever

By Judy Blume

Real look at first love (and sex), a teen classic.

Review date: 10/23/2007

Age 15+

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