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Book reviews for family life, friendship, great girl role models & puppets

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  • Review
    Destiny, Rewritten

    Utterly charming tale of Berkeley girl in search of father.
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    9
     
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    By Kathryn Fitzmaurice
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Eighth Grade Is Making Me Sick: Ginny Davis's Year in Stuff

    Scrapbook-style sequel tells girl's heartfelt story.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jennifer L. Holm
    (Book, 2012)
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    Tiger Eyes

    Powerful novel examines teen's world of grief.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Judy Blume
    (Book, 2012)
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    Penelope Crumb

    Clever novel connects family history with self-acceptance.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Shawn K. Stout
    (Book, 2012)
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    Olivia Bean Trivia Queen

    Fun story of tween girl getting her shot on Jeopardy!
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Donna Gephart
    (Book, 2012)
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    Penny and Her Song

    Adorable mouse learns patience waiting to sing for family.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Kevin Henkes
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Penderwicks at Point Mouette

    Old-fashioned charmer will appeal to the whole family.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Jeanne Birdsall
    (Book, 2011)
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    Double Fudge

    Hilarious, willful Fudge meets his match.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Judy Blume
    (Book, 2011)
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    Fudge-a-Mania

    Funny, realistic family takes Fudge on vacation.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Judy Blume
    (Book, 2011)
  • Review
    Superfudge

    Funny, honest novel pokes fun at sibling rivalry.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Judy Blume
    (Book, 2011)
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    Surviving the Applewhites

    Lighthearted tale of eccentric family's creative homeschool.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Stephanie S. Tolan
    (Book, 2011)
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    One Crazy Summer

    This story explores the journey -- both physical and emotional -- made by three girls to visit their long-lost mother.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Rita Williams-Garcia
    (Book, 2010)
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    The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

    Sisters romp through summer in old-fashioned charmer.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Jeanne Birdsall
    (Book, 2005)