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Book reviews for ages 9 & 15, fantasy

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    The Ability

    Brilliant, thrilling story of kids training in mind control.
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    By M.M. Vaughan
    (Book, 2013)
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    House of Secrets

    Page-turner is the perfect campfire tale but can get gory.
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    9
     
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    By Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus
    (Book, 2013)
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    Quintana of Charyn

    Engrossing end to fabulous epic trilogy for mature readers.
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    By Melina Marchetta
    (Book, 2013)
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    Through the Skylight

    Suspenseful time-travel tale explores rich culture, history.
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    By Ian Baucom
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Second Spy: The Books of Elsewhere, Book 3

    Third in series serves up mix of magic, suspense, and heart.
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    By Jacqueline West
    (Book, 2013)
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    Warm Bodies

    Gory but sweet romance of teen girl and zombie.
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    15
     
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    By Isaac Marion
    (Book, 2013)
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    Joshua Dread

    Hilarious saga of middle-schooler with supervillain parents.
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    9
     
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    By Lee Bacon
    (Book, 2013)
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    Teeth

    Rough language, sexual violence mar odd maritime fable.
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    15
     
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    By Hannah Moskowitz
    (Book, 2013)
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    Return to the Willows

    Rollicking sequel delightfully true to classic original.
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    9
     
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    By Jacqueline Kelly
    (Book, 2012)
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    Keeper of the Lost Cities

    Super-imaginative adventures of girl whisked to elf world.
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    9
     
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    By Shannon Messenger
    (Book, 2012)
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    Under Wildwood: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book 2

    Whimsical fantasy sequel falls short of original.
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    By Colin Meloy
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Spindlers

    Fantastic, creepy tale for tweens features fierce big sis.
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    9
     
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    By Lauren Oliver
    (Book, 2012)
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    Cardboard

    Fantastic action-meets-existentialism graphic novel.
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    9
     
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    By Doug Tennapel
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Peculiar

    Half-faery boy fights to save his sister in magical fantasy.
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    9
     
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    By Stefan Bachmann
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Great Unexpected

    Romantic tale blends fantasy, reality, family mystery.
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    9
     
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    By Sharon Creech
    (Book, 2012)
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    City of Lost Souls: The Mortal Instruments, Book 5

    Bloody bestselling fantasy series gets steamier.
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    By Cassandra Clare
    (Book, 2012)
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    Spellbound: The Books of Elsewhere, Book 2

    Second book in popular series is even more spine-tingling.
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    By Jacqueline West
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Shadows: The Books of Elsewhere, Book 1

    Smart series starter for kids who love haunted houses.
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    9
     
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    By Jacqueline West
    (Book, 2012)
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    Froi of the Exiles

    Character-driven fantasy is extraordinary for older teens.
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    15
     
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    By Melina Marchetta
    (Book, 2012)
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    Breadcrumbs

    Brilliant tale of girl's enchanted-woods search for friend.
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    9
     
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    By Anne Ursu
    (Book, 2011)
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    Wildwood

    Exciting enchanted forest adventure to save baby brother.
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    9
     
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    By Colin Meloy
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Night Circus

    Illusionists compete in dream-like literary romance.
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    15
     
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    By Erin Morgenstern
    (Book, 2011)
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    Liesl & Po

    Friendly ghost story has good premise but bogs down.
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    9
     
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    By Lauren Oliver
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Hobbit

    Brilliantly written, inventive pre-LOTR tale.
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    9
     
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    By J.R.R. Tolkien
    (Book, 2011)
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    Blood and Chocolate

    Sensual and suspenseful werewolf fantasy for mature teens.
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    15
     
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    By Annette Curtis Klause
    (Book, 2011)