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Book reviews for ages 8 & 12, editors' picks
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Well-crafted mystery adventure with many surprises, interesting characters, and two smart, creative teen girls on the case.
AGEBy Diana Renn(Book, 2012) -
Remarkable letters to a cyberbullied teen show the power of compassion.
AGEBy Olivia Gardner, Emily Buder, Sarah Buder(Book, 2011) -
Gritty, moving tale of couple in turn-of-the century China.
AGEBy Pearl S. Buck(Book, 2011) -
Fun and lovable Kit Feeny shows readers how to handle tough situations with your head held high.
AGEBy Michael Townsend(Book, 2010) -
Bad luck piles up for the teen hero of this fun book, but he sets his sights on grander things at play in the world.
AGEBy Lynne Rae Perkins(Book, 2010) -
Dive into the legend of Robin Hood with this well-done graphic novel that reads in teen-appropriate comic-book style.
AGEBy Tony Lee(Book, 2010) -
The heroes of this comic never resort to violence -- they use their brains and clever inventions to save the day.
AGEBy Eleanor Davis(Book, 2010) -
She speaks 14 languages and attends a spy academy, but this fun book has Cammie learning a harder lesson: to be herself.
AGEBy Ally Carter(Book, 2009) -
This engaging book portrays circus impresario P.T. Barnum as a fascinating master of ceremony.
AGEBy Candace Fleming(Book, 2009) -
In this page-turning fantasy, four child prodigies race through Rome, and its history, trying to solve a strange death.
AGEBy Pierdomenico Baccalario(Book, 2009) -
High school football, family, and secrets do a dance in this complex book featuring two teens thrown into competition.
AGEBy Gordon Korman(Book, 2009) -
A girl and her dog romp through this hilarious tale about foolish revenge and the power of love between humans and pets.
AGEBy Berkeley Breathed(Book, 2009) -
Curious characters and wonderful lessons carry this heartfelt fable to a new level. Perfect for reading aloud.
AGEBy Kate DiCamillo(Book, 2009) -
This quirky mystery uses a companion website to encourage readers' creative thinking and writing.
AGEBy Melissa Kantor, Stella Lennon(Book, 2009) -
For everyone who's had a beloved friend move away (including grown-ups), this comforting story will help you cope.
AGEBy Jacqueline Wilson(Book, 2009) -
When two teens drive cross-country with Grandma, they get a lesson in history -- and love -- they'll never forget.
AGEBy Tanita Davis(Book, 2009) -
Like Twilight-lite, a girl toils in an underworld to save what she loves in the real world.
AGEBy Aprilynne Pike(Book, 2009) -
An inspiring baseball biography about one of the greatest left-handed pitchers of all time.
AGEBy Jonah Winter(Book, 2009) -
A gratifying tale for kids who love history, this is a gritty take on the legend of King Arthur.
AGEBy Philip Reeve(Book, 2008) -
When a Lhasa Apso is tossed out of his Park Avenue digs, his journey teaches him about loyalty. Turns out it's earned.
AGEBy Tor Seidler(Book, 2008) -
James Thurber's prince-pursues-princess classic, newly reprinted, will delight families who thrive on wit and wordplay.
AGEBy James Thurber(Book, 2008) -
Let's put on a show! How about one with mice and silly songs that are funny takes on real Broadway show tunes?
AGEBy Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton(Book, 2008) -
This up-by-the-bootstraps bio of one of the most famous magicians of all time will entice even reluctant readers.
AGEBy Sid Fleischman(Book, 2007) -
The images and ideas in this sci-fi classic linger long after the last thrilling page is turned.
AGEBy Orson Scott Card(Book, 2005) -
A girl navigates two fantastical worlds, using magic and might to rescue her father -- and save herself.
AGEBy Garth Nix(Book, 2005)
