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Book reviews for friendship

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    Nancy Clancy: Secret Admirer

    Super sleuths turn matchmakers in fun Valentine caper.
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    7
     
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    By Jane O'Connor
    (Book, 2013)
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    Liar & Spy

    Brave misfit tames fears in inspiring, surprising novel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Rebecca Stead
    (Book, 2012)
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    Ungifted

    Wacky mayhem fills tale of troublemaker in genius academy.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Gordon Korman
    (Book, 2012)
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    Bink & Gollie: Two for One

    Friendship strengthens in fun, tender graphic novel sequel.
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    6
     
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    By Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee
    (Book, 2012)
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    Prairie Evers

    Great novel about a girl, her chickens, and her best friend.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Ellen Airgood
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Year of the Book

    Charming story of lonely, book-loving girl who finds friend.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Andrea Cheng
    (Book, 2012)
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    Cinderella Smith: The More the Merrier

    Fun story shows that inclusion is better than exclusion.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Stephanie Barden
    (Book, 2012)
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    Friends with Boys

    Charming tale of high school jitters, with a ghostly twist.
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    12
     
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    By Faith Erin Hicks
    (Book, 2012)
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    Every You, Every Me

    Cryptic photos drive emotional novel of teen angst and loss.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By David Levithan
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Hot List

    A fresh look at tween obsession with being in the in crowd.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Hillary Homzie
    (Book, 2011)
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    Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

    Realistic story about friendship and facing fears.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Judy Blume
    (Book, 2011)
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    Bink & Gollie

    Friendship flourishes in fun graphic novel for younger set.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee
    (Book, 2010)
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    My Antonia

    Writing shines in pioneer saga of friendship and struggle.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Willa Cather
    (Book, 2010)
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    Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots
    Summer read with a bit of depth and country charm.
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    12
     
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    By Abby McDonald
    (Book, 2010)
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    I'm the Best
    A humbling, loving lesson on how boasting can hurt friends.
    AGE
    2
     
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    By Lucy Cousins
    (Book, 2010)
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    The Baby-Sitters Club: The Summer Before
    Slow-paced but sweet prequel to classic friendship series.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Ann M. Martin
    (Book, 2010)
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    Cat the Cat, Who Is That?
    Charming friend tale for both toddlers and new readers.
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    2
     
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    By Mo Willems
    (Book, 2010)
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    Mouse and Mole: Fine Feathered Friends
    Warm friendship tale may inspire kids to go out and explore.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Wong Herbert Yee
    (Book, 2010)
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    The Popularity Papers
    Good-hearted story about popularity's true meaning.
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    9
     
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    By Amy Ignatow
    (Book, 2010)
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    The Lion and the Mouse

    This Caldecott Medal winner is a gorgeous -- and almost wordless -- retelling of Aesop's fable of two unlikely friends.
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    3
     
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    By Jerry Pinkney
    (Book, 2010)
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    This Means War

    Boys will be boys? This book explores what happens when kids don't fit neatly into prescribed gender roles.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Ellen Wittlinger
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Duchess of Whimsy
    Spirited, funny tale of an unlikely friendship.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Randall de Seve
    (Book, 2009)
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    Love Is the Higher Law
    NYC teens react to 9/11 tragedy in beautiful story of hope.
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    14
     
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    By David Levithan
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Yellow Tutu
    Exuberant, earnest friendship tale.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Kirsten Bramsen
    (Book, 2009)
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    Markus and the Girls
    Funny story of young love is full of antics and heart.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Klaus Hagerup
    (Book, 2009)