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Book reviews for contemporary fiction, brothers and sisters, friendship & robots

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  • Review
    The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook

    Realistic story of girl coping with sick cat, dad's death.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Joanne Rocklin
    (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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    My Mixed-up Berry Blue Summer

    Girl stands up for gay mom in slight but thoughtful story.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jennifer Gennari
    (Book, 2012)
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    Applewhites at Wit's End

    Funny mayhem at creative family's unusual summer camp.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Stephanie S. Tolan
    (Book, 2012)
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    Beneath a Meth Moon

    Teen's emotional journey through loss, addiction, recovery.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Jacqueline Woodson
    (Book, 2012)
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    Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am

    Intimate, intense tale of soldier healing from brain injury.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Peter Lerangis, Harry Mazer
    (Book, 2012)