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    Alphas

    Refreshing Clique series spinoff features smart girls.
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    12
     
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    By Lisi Harrison
    (Book, 2010)
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    Feathers
    Lyrical and plotless -- for patient readers.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jacqueline Woodson
    (Book, 2008)
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    No Talking
    Ear-to-ear-grinningly delightful school story.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Andrew Clements
    (Book, 2008)
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    Twisted
    Gritty but powerful read about bullied teen.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Laurie Halse Anderson
    (Book, 2007)
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    King Dork

    For teens only, this wickedly funny book follows Tom through his search for clues to his father’s life and death.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Frank Portman
    (Book, 2006)
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    The Sledding Hill
    Ghost boy tells the story of a book-banning.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Chris Crutcher
    (Book, 2005)
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    Sahara Special
    A lovely, moving book about a student and teacher.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Esme Raji Codell
    (Book, 2004)
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    The Report Card
    Nora uses her genius to protest testing, grades.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Andrew Clements
    (Book, 2004)
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    Frindle

    Tale of creative troublemaker a surefire winner with kids.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Andrew Clements
    (Book, 2004)
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    Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood.

    Wickedly funny take on life in third grade.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Megan McDonald
    (Book, 2004)
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    The Battle of Jericho
    High school hazing book is provoking but inauthentic.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Sharon M. Draper
    (Book, 2004)
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    Love That Dog

    An unusual story that unfolds in free-verse poetry, this tale is about a little boy who finds his voice.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Sharon Creech
    (Book, 2004)
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    Flying Solo
    Funny, real, and powerfully moving.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Ralph Fletcher
    (Book, 2003)
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    The School Story
    Enchanting tale will leave readers grinning.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Andrew Clements
    (Book, 2003)
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    Killing Mr. Griffin
    Engrossing, violent thriller about peer pressure.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Lois Duncan
    (Book, 2003)
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    Stargirl
    A must-read for middle-schoolers to discuss.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jerry Spinelli
    (Book, 2003)