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Book: The Fellowship of the Ring

By J. R. R. Tolkien

A spectacular tale for young fantasy readers.

Review date: 10/20/2003

Age 12+

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Book: 3 Willows

By Ann Brashares

Brashares' novel charms even without magical pants.

Review date: 1/26/2009

Age 12+

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Book: Bloodhound: Beka Cooper, Book 2

By Tamora Pierce

Second book in fantasy series more mature than first.

Review date: 5/1/2009

Age 12+

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Book: The Season

By Sarah MacLean

Feisty fashionista fights crime and stereotypes. Clean fun.

Review date: 5/27/2009

Age 12+

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Book: Wings

By Aprilynne Pike

Romantic fairy fantasy, milder than Twilight.

Review date: 6/11/2009

Age 12+

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Book: To Kill a Mockingbird

By Harper Lee

This stunning story deals with intolerance.

Review date: 5/8/2004

Age 13+

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