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Book reviews for ages 10, coming of age

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    Better Nate Than Ever

    Terrific tale of misfit taking bold step to remake his life.
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    By Tim Federle
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Bully Book: A Novel

    Harsh realism makes novel about bullying painful to read.
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    By Eric Kahn Gale
    (Book, 2012)
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    Drama

    Sharp, funny graphic novel captures chaos of theater.
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    By Raina Telgemeier
    (Book, 2012)
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    Keeping Safe the Stars

    Gripping story of three sibs fending for themselves in 1974.
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    By Sheila O'Connor
    (Book, 2012)
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    Jake and Lily

    Twins with deep bond grow apart in funny, thoughtful story.
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    By Jerry Spinelli
    (Book, 2012)
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    Greyhound of a Girl

    Funny, emotional novel explores generations of family ties.
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    By Roddy Doyle
    (Book, 2012)
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    Summer of the Gypsy Moths

    Captivating story of resilient girls has some dark moments.
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    By Sara Pennypacker
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Amazing Adventures of John Smith, Jr., aka Houdini

    Relatable, realistic story of a teen boy in a rough 'hood.
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    By Peter Johnson
    (Book, 2012)
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    A Month of Sundays

    Light romance flirts with tough issues.
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    By Ruth White
    (Book, 2011)
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    Dead End in Norvelt

    Charming story of a small-town boy's unlikely adventures.
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    By Jack Gantos
    (Book, 2011)
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    Smile

    Delightful graphic novel follows teen girl's teeth troubles.
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    By Raina Telgemeier
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Grand Plan to Fix Everything

    Young girl's Bollywood-esque adventure is lots of fun.
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    By Uma Krishnaswami
    (Book, 2011)
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    Mockingbird

    National Book Award winner imparts importance of empathy.
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    By Kathryn Erskine
    (Book, 2010)
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    Walk Two Moons

    Dramatic, complex tale has rich characters, emotional depth.
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    By Sharon Creech
    (Book, 2010)
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    It Was September When We Ran Away the First Time
    Engaging look at 1950s kids; some history lessons required.
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    By D. James Smith
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Wednesday Wars
    Funny, breathtakingly poignant '60s coming of age.
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    By Gary D. Schmidt
    (Book, 2007)
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    Gender Blender
    Fun switcheroo tale is good for gender-role talk.
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    By Blake Nelson
    (Book, 2007)
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    Are You There God? It's Me Margaret.

    Classic coming-of-age story rings true decades later.
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    By Judy Blume
    (Book, 2003)
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    Boy: Tales of Childhood
    Dahl autobiography focuses on nasty school days.
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    By Roald Dahl
    (Book, 2003)