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Book reviews for ages 4 & 13, mystery

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    The Name of the Star: Shades of London, Book 1

    Macabre modern Ripper meets hip Brit boarding school.
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    13
     
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    By Maureen Johnson
    (Book, 2013)
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    Don't Turn Around

    Exciting, nonstop techno-thriller raises big issues.
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    13
     
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    By Michelle Gagnon
    (Book, 2012)
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    Shelter

    Fast-paced YA thriller from "suburban noir" pro.
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    13
     
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    By Harlan Coben
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Eternal Ones
    Quirky romantic mystery offers something for every teen.
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    13
     
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    By Kristen Miller
    (Book, 2010)
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    A Spy in the House: The Agency, Book 1

    Spunky heroine, but Victorian spy/love tale doesn't impress.
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    13
     
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    By Y.S. Lee
    (Book, 2010)
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    The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin
    Funny, overweight, deaf -- the new kid is an unlikely hero.
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    13
     
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    By Josh Berk
    (Book, 2010)
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    Friend Is Not a Verb
    Mystery + romance + wannabe rock stars adds up to good fun.
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    13
     
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    By Daniel Ehrenhaft
    (Book, 2010)
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    Madeline in London

    Slow pace, but kids like the pageantry.
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    4
     
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    By Ludwig Bemelmans
    (Book, 2003)
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    Stranger With My Face
    OK read. Teens may love the supernatural elements.
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    13
     
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    By Lois Duncan
    (Book, 2003)