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Book reviews for ages 12, 13 & 16, family life

17 results
  • Review
    The Lost Songs

    Compelling story of Southern teen surviving druggie mom.
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    12
     
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    By Caroline B. Cooney
    (Book, 2011)
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    A Raisin in the Sun

    Explosive play shows hopes, struggles of urban black family.
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    13
     
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    By Lorraine Hansberry
    (Book, 2011)
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    Secret Keeper
    Cultural peek into 1970s India through a girl's eyes.
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    12
     
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    By Mitali Perkins
    (Book, 2009)
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    Wish You Were Here
    Scattered, quirky summer vacation drama.
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    12
     
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    By Catherine Clark
    (Book, 2008)
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    Imaginary Enemy
    Main character is hard to like in disjointed tale.
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    12
     
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    By Julie Gonzalez
    (Book, 2008)
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    Outside Beauty
    Golddigger mom takes daughters along for the ride.
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    12
     
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    By Cynthia Kadohata
    (Book, 2008)
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    Frannie in Pieces
    Honest look at teen's grief after her dad's death.
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    12
     
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    By Delia Ephron
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Nanny Diaries
    Spoonfuls of adult content in modern Poppins tale.
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    16
     
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    By Nicola Kraus, Emma McLaughlin
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Pull of the Ocean
    Unsettling French fable may confuse and alarm kids.
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    13
     
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    By Jean-Claude Mourlevat
    (Book, 2007)
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    Walking Mary
    Intriguing tale with mature themes; best for teens.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By James VanOosting
    (Book, 2005)
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    The Glory Field
    Stunning saga of an African-American family.
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    13
     
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    By Walter Dean Myers
    (Book, 2004)
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    The Crying Rocks
    Slow-paced book about tough issues has supernatural spark.
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    12
     
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    By Janet Taylor Lisle
    (Book, 2003)
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    The Face on the Milk Carton
    A gripping, emotionally complex page-turner.
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    13
     
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    By Caroline B. Cooney
    (Book, 2003)
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    The Voice on the Radio
    Suspense and page-turning excitement for teens.
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    13
     
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    By Caroline B. Cooney
    (Book, 2003)
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    Whatever Happened to Janie?
    Fans of the first book will devour this one.
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    13
     
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    By Caroline B. Cooney
    (Book, 2003)
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    Good Night, Mr. Tom
    A devastatingly powerful, intense tale of abuse and love.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Michelle Magorian
    (Book, 2003)
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    Keeper of the Night
    Girl's story following mother's suicide.
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    12
     
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    By Kimberly Willis Holt
    (Book, 2003)