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Book reviews for arts and dance

28 results
  • Review
    The Moon and More

    Savvy coming-of-age tale is great for mature teens.
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    13
     
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    By Sarah Dessen
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Summer Prince

    Samba- and art-infused sci-fi for mature readers.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Alaya Dawn Johnson
    (Book, 2013)
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    Mira's Diary: Home Sweet Rome

    Time-travel sequel is intense, suspenseful, and exciting.
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    10
     
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    By Marissa Moss
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Elite

    The Selection sequel is more romantic, still superficial.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Kiera Cass
    (Book, 2013)
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    Starstruck

    Fun mix of teen actresses, mystery in Golden Age Hollywood.
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    14
     
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    By Rachel Shukert
    (Book, 2013)
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    I Represent Sean Rosen

    Smart story of a kid pitching a movie idea to Hollywood.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jeff Baron
    (Book, 2013)
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    Ghoulish Song

    Brave girl shines in exciting companion to Goblin Secrets.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2013)
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    Better Nate Than Ever

    Terrific tale of misfit taking bold step to remake his life.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Tim Federle
    (Book, 2013)
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    Flora and the Flamingo

    Girl makes a feathered friend in whimsical, wordless outing.
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    4
     
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    By Molly Idle
    (Book, 2013)
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    Homeland

    Tense hacker adventure tackles government spying on public.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Cory Doctorow
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Shadow Society

    Affecting alternate-world fantasy promotes tolerance.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Marie Rutkoski
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Magic Tree House Series

    Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Mary Pope Osborne
    (Book, 2012)
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    Drama

    Sharp, funny graphic novel captures chaos of theater.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Raina Telgemeier
    (Book, 2012)
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    Goblin Secrets

    Orphan boy seeks lost brother in exciting, funny tale.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Kiss & Make Up

    Story of girl's psychic kissing power puts focus on looks.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Katie D. Anderson
    (Book, 2012)
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    Splendors and Glooms

    Dark, magical, Dickensian page-turner for tweens.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Laura Amy Schlitz
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Vampirina Ballerina

    Cute, comic how-to for aspiring vampire ballerinas.
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    3
     
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    By Anne Marie Pace
    (Book, 2012)
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    Seraphina

    Richly conceived dragon fantasy with stellar young heroine.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Rachel Hartman
    (Book, 2012)
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    Olivia and the Fairy Princesses

    A good-humored identity crisis makes this one a royal hoot.
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    3
     
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    By Ian Falconer
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    I Gotta Draw

    Triumphant tale of artistic misfit and creative teacher.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Bruce Degen
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Chaos

    Surrealism, folklore mix in unforgettable disaster fantasy.
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    14
     
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    By Nalo Hopkinson
    (Book, 2012)
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    Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury

    Tribute collection will please Bradbury fans, new readers.
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    16
     
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    By Mort Castle, Sam Weller
    (Book, 2012)
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    Laugh with the Moon

    Moving story of grieving American teen in African village.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Shana Burg
    (Book, 2012)
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    Dust Girl: The American Fairy Trilogy, Book 1

    Intricate historical novel contrasts Dust Bowl, fairy world.
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    12
     
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    By Sarah Zettel
    (Book, 2012)
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    It's Kind of a Funny Story

    This is a thoughtful and entertaining novel about teen suicide, not an easy subject for a parent to broach. 
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    14
     
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    By Ned Vizzini
    (Book, 2012)