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Book reviews for coming of age, friendship & space and aliens

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    One Plus One Equals Blue

    Upbeat tale about kids coping with disadvantages.
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    9
     
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    By MJ Auch
    (Book, 2013)
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    Revenge of a Not-So-Pretty Girl

    Teen's positive turnaround mixes with iffy beauty message.
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    13
     
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    By Carolita Blythe
    (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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    Boy21

    Gripping, heartfelt coming-of-age tale sure to hook teens.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Matthew Quick
    (Book, 2013)
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    Revenge of the Girl With the Great Personality

    Exploration of beauty and pagents delivers mixed message.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Elizabeth Eulberg
    (Book, 2013)
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    Also Known As

    Teen spy falls for her mark in far-fetched but fun romance.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Robin Benway
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Tragedy Paper

    Thoughtful story about a tragedy teen boy brings on himself.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Elizabeth LaBan
    (Book, 2013)
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    Out of the Easy

    Well-told story of prostitute's daughter; for mature teens.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Ruta Sepetys
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Bully Book: A Novel

    Harsh realism makes novel about bullying painful to read.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Eric Kahn Gale
    (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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    Ask the Passengers

    Powerful, poignant story of teen girl in love with a girl.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By A.S. King
    (Book, 2012)
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    If I Lie

    Captivating tale of loyalty, sacrifice best for older teens.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Corrine Jackson
    (Book, 2012)
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    All You Never Wanted

    Dark, twisty tale of rich teen girls' sibling rivalry.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Adele Griffin
    (Book, 2012)
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    Keeping Safe the Stars

    Gripping story of three sibs fending for themselves in 1974.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Sheila O'Connor
    (Book, 2012)
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    Two or Three Things I Forgot to Tell You

    Authentic look at suicide, cutting, bullying, friendship.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Joyce Carol Oates
    (Book, 2012)
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    Tilt

    Teens grow up too fast in intense stories told in poetry.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Ellen Hopkins
    (Book, 2012)
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    Small Damages

    Luminous story of pregnant teen's summer in Spain.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Beth Kephart
    (Book, 2012)
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    Monument 14

    Suspenseful survival story will grip teen readers.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Emmy Laybourne
    (Book, 2012)
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    Crazy

    Edgy story of bipolar teen and the boy who loves her.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Amy Reed
    (Book, 2012)
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    Second Chance Summer

    Teen faces dad's death, former crush in beautiful story.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Morgan Matson
    (Book, 2012)
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    Jake and Lily

    Twins with deep bond grow apart in funny, thoughtful story.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jerry Spinelli
    (Book, 2012)
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    Summer of the Gypsy Moths

    Captivating story of resilient girls has some dark moments.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Sara Pennypacker
    (Book, 2012)
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    Dying to Know You

    Compelling friendship carries tale of author and teen boy.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Aidan Chambers
    (Book, 2012)
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    Wonder

    Moving, uplifting tale of deformed boy with inner beauty.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By R.J. Palacio
    (Book, 2012)
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    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

    Literary story of two boys' life-changing friendship.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    (Book, 2012)