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Book reviews for ages 7, 11 & 14, friendship

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  • Review
    Nancy Clancy: Secret Admirer

    Super sleuths turn matchmakers in fun Valentine caper.
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    7
     
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    By Jane O'Connor
    (Book, 2013)
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    Every You, Every Me

    Cryptic photos drive emotional novel of teen angst and loss.
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    14
     
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    By David Levithan
    (Book, 2011)
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    Love Is the Higher Law
    NYC teens react to 9/11 tragedy in beautiful story of hope.
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    14
     
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    By David Levithan
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Dunderheads

    Students turn the tables on an evil teacher, proving that even "dunderheads" can get ahead.
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    7
     
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    By Paul Fleischman
    (Book, 2009)
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    Sugar Plum Ballerinas
    Important lessons on staying true to friends and yourself.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Whoopi Goldberg, Deborah Underwood
    (Book, 2008)
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    Paper Towns
    Edgy but compelling teen angst mystery.
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    14
     
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    (Book, 2008)
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    The True Meaning of Cleavage
    Despite risque cover, this is about friendship.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Mariah Fredericks
    (Book, 2008)
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    After Tupac and D Foster
    Three girls grow up together in the inner city.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Jacqueline Woodson
    (Book, 2008)
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    Toys Go Out
    Playful, inventive stories starring oddball toys.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Emily Jenkins
    (Book, 2007)
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    Clementine

    Move over, Ramona -- here comes Clementine. This precocious third-grader appeals to a wide age range.
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    7
     
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    By Sara Pennypacker
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Accidental Cheerleader
    Easy read on fitting in not worth cheering about.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Mimi McCoy
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Invasion of the Boy Snatchers: A Clique Novel
    Mean, label-loving girls are awful role models.
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    11
     
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    By Lisi Harrison
    (Book, 2006)
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    The Crimes and Punishments of Miss Payne
    Teens try to prove tough teacher is a drug dealer.
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    14
     
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    By Barry Jonsberg
    (Book, 2005)
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    The View From Saturday
    Brilliant but complex novel for older kids.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By E. L. Konigsburg
    (Book, 2004)
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    The Wind in the Willows

    A timeless classic for generations.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Kenneth Grahame
    (Book, 2003)
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    Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff
    Funny and sensitive story of friendship.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Walter Dean Myers
    (Book, 2003)
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    Bluish
    Fifth-grade girls learn tolerance and compassion.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Virginia Hamilton
    (Book, 2003)
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    The All New Amelia
    Amelia learns a lesson from identity crisis.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Marissa Moss
    (Book, 2003)