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Book reviews for ages 9, history & wild animals

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    Through the Skylight

    Suspenseful time-travel tale explores rich culture, history.
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    By Ian Baucom
    (Book, 2013)
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    Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America

    Captivating storytelling makes these heroes relatable.
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    By Andrea Davis Pinkney
    (Book, 2013)
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    Return to the Willows

    Rollicking sequel delightfully true to classic original.
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    9
     
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    By Jacqueline Kelly
    (Book, 2012)
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    Under Wildwood: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book 2

    Whimsical fantasy sequel falls short of original.
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    By Colin Meloy
    (Book, 2012)
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    Sophia's War: A Tale of the Revolution

    Girl becomes spy in absorbing American Revolution tale.
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    9
     
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    By Avi
    (Book, 2012)
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    Malcolm at Midnight

    Fast-paced, witty story of classroom rat who must prove his merit and valor is a captivating mystery adventure.
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    By W.H. Beck
    (Book, 2012)
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    Infinity Ring: A Mutiny in Time, Book 1

    Gripping multimedia time-travel adventure series debut.
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    By James Dashner
    (Book, 2012)
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    Neversink

    Epic story of a brave puffin fighting to save his homeland.
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    9
     
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    By Barry Wolverton
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Mighty Miss Malone

    Unforgettable 12-year-old girl battles the Great Depression.
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    9
     
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    By Christopher Paul Curtis
    (Book, 2012)
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    Ice Island

    Tense adventure as dogsled run becomes race for survival.
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    9
     
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    By Sherry Shahan
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Lily Pond

    Emotional story of Jewish refugee children continues.
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    9
     
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    By Annika Thor
    (Book, 2011)
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    Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans

    Stunningly illustrated, this would make a great gift book or treasured addition to any family's library.
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    By Kadir Nelson
    (Book, 2011)
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    Wildwood

    Exciting enchanted forest adventure to save baby brother.
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    9
     
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    By Colin Meloy
    (Book, 2011)
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    Virals

    Exciting story of murder-solving heroine with superpowers.
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    9
     
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    By Kathy Reichs
    (Book, 2011)
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    Little House in the Big Woods

    Classic view of pioneer life through a little girl's eyes.
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    9
     
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    By Laura Ingalls Wilder
    (Book, 2007)
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    Tuck Everlasting

    A timeless and thought-provoking novel.
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    By Natalie Babbitt
    (Book, 2003)