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Book reviews for ages 12, mystery

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  • Review
    The Madness Underneath: Shades of London, Book 2

    Cool main character holds together 2nd London mystery.
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    By Maureen Johnson
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Seconds Away

    Teen thriller sequel lacks punch of previous volume.
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    12
     
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    By Harlan Coben
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Edge of Nowhere

    Decent start to girl-who-hears-others'-thoughts series.
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    12
     
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    By Elizabeth George
    (Book, 2012)
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    Tokyo Heist

    Well-crafted mystery adventure with many surprises, interesting characters, and two smart, creative teen girls on the case.
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    12
     
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    By Diana Renn
    (Book, 2012)
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    Theodore Boone: The Accused

    Exciting series gets personal with Boone accused of theft.
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    12
     
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    By John Grisham
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Kill Switch

    Psychological thriller about ex-assassin proves unsettling.
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    12
     
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    By Chris Lynch
    (Book, 2012)
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    Theodore Boone: The Abduction

    More mature themes in second entry of popular series.
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    12
     
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    By John Grisham
    (Book, 2011)
  • Review
    The Amanda Project: invisible i

    This quirky mystery uses a companion website to encourage readers' creative thinking and writing.
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    12
     
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    By Melissa Kantor, Stella Lennon
    (Book, 2009)
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    Being Nikki: An Airhead Novel

    Engaging cliffhanger continues series' rollercoaster ride.
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    12
     
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    By Meg Cabot
    (Book, 2009)
  • Review
    Pemba's Song: A Ghost Story
    Intriguing, history-minded mystery with a modern twist.
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    12
     
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    By Tonya C. Hegamin, Marilyn Nelson
    (Book, 2008)
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    Down the Rabbit Hole
    Teen puts herself in danger to solve crime.
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    12
     
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    By Peter Abrahams
    (Book, 2005)
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    Silent to the Bone
    Absorbing mystery includes child abuse, sexual manipulation.
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    12
     
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    By E. L. Konigsburg
    (Book, 2003)