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Book reviews for ages 12, adventure

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    The Apprentices

    New villains seek A-bomb in exciting Apothecary sequel.
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    By Maile Meloy
    (Book, 2013)
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    Nine Days

    Gripping search for missing dad, based on a true story.
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    12
     
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    By Fred Hiatt
    (Book, 2013)
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    Chomp

    Zany adventure in the Florida Everglades spoofs reality TV.
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    12
     
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    By Carl Hiaasen
    (Book, 2012)
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    Time Riders

    Time-traveling thriller puts three teens in NYC on 9/11.
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    12
     
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    By Alex Scarrow
    (Book, 2011)
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    Sidekicks
    Fun superhero saga with coming-of-age themes.
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    12
     
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    By Jack D. Ferraiolo
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Old Man and the Sea

    Man vs. marlin story a challenging, introspective read.
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    12
     
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    By Ernest Hemingway
    (Book, 2010)
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    As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth

    Bad luck piles up for the teen hero of this fun book, but he sets his sights on grander things at play in the world.
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    By Lynne Rae Perkins
    (Book, 2010)
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    Toby Alone
    Offbeat eco-message tale weighs some complex, dark themes.
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    12
     
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    By Timothee de Fombelle
    (Book, 2010)
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    The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

    Still one of the greatest American novels.
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    12
     
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    By Mark Twain
    (Book, 2009)
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    Evil Genius
    Complex tale of a criminal prodigy is engrossing but dark.
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    12
     
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    By Catherine Jinks
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
    Likable loser tries to save world in action-packed novel.
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    12
     
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    By Richard Yancey
    (Book, 2006)
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    Capt. Hook: The Adventures of a Notorious Youth
    Exciting but violent -- not for sensitive kids.
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    By J. V. Hart
    (Book, 2005)
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    The Maldonado Miracle
    Mexican boy migrates to U.S alone. Intense and gripping.
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    12
     
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    By Theodore Taylor
    (Book, 2003)