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Book reviews for historical fiction, magic and fantasy, arts and dance & great boy role models

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  • Review
    Starstruck

    Fun mix of teen actresses, mystery in Golden Age Hollywood.
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    14
     
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    By Rachel Shukert
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Dodger

    Clever adventure depicts Victorian streets with sly humor.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Terry Pratchett
    (Book, 2012)
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    Bridge of Time

    Clever tale of present-day kids lost in 1864 San Francisco.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Lewis Buzbee
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Grave Mercy: His Fair Assassin, Book 1

    Violent tale of assassin nun seeking revenge on men.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Robin LaFevers
    (Book, 2012)
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    Crow

    Irresistible boy narrator faces turn-of-20th-century racism.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Barbara Wright
    (Book, 2012)
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    The House of the Spirits

    Magical novel explores personal, political passions.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Isabel Allende
    (Book, 2011)