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32 results
  • Review
    The Elite

    The Selection sequel is more romantic, still superficial.
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    13
     
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    By Kiera Cass
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    MILA 2.0

    Teen girl finds she's an android in tense sci-fi tale.
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    13
     
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    By Debra Driza
    (Book, 2013)
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    Otis and the Puppy

    Gentle hero faces fear to help friend in lovely book.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Loren Long
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    I Have a Dream

    Stunning art amplifies meaning of King's words for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Kadir Nelson
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Scarlet: The Lunar Chronicles, Book 2

    Fiery, fantastic Cinder sequel ups the action-violence.
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    13
     
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    By Marissa Meyer
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Case File 13: Zombie Kid

    Goofy horror tale has light scares and lots of body humor.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By J. Scott Savage
    (Book, 2013)
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    Joshua Dread

    Hilarious saga of middle-schooler with supervillain parents.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Lee Bacon
    (Book, 2013)
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    On the Road

    Poetic, ecstatic, debauched novel that changed literature.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Jack Kerouac
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Magic Tree House Series

    Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Mary Pope Osborne
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Santa Trap

    Greedy boy tries to capture Santa in funny, offbeat tale.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Jonathan Emmett
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Christmas Quiet Book

    Poetic take on quiet moments during the holiday season.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Deborah Underwood
    (Book, 2012)
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    Christmastime

    Cozy, nostalgic look at the classic elements of the season.
    AGE
    2
     
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    By Alison Jay
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama

    Two-tradition family doubles the holiday fun.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Selina Alko
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Bear Says Thanks

    Warm animal story celebrates gratitude and friendship.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Karma Wilson
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

    Laid-back cat helps Santa in fun holiday adventure.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Eric Litwin
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King: The Guardians, Book 1

    Early days of Santa Claus are busy but not wholly engaging.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By William Joyce, Laura Geringer
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Just Say Boo!

    Cute advice on how not to get scared on Halloween night.
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    3
     
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    By Susan Hood
    (Book, 2012)
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    Working Mummies

    Punny, spooky look at moms all wrapped up in their jobs.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Joan Horton
    (Book, 2012)
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    Ten Creepy Monsters

    Not-too-scary counting book with a friendly twist.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis
    (Book, 2012)
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    Ungifted

    Wacky mayhem fills tale of troublemaker in genius academy.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Gordon Korman
    (Book, 2012)
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    Insignia

    Complex, thrilling start to thoughtful dystopian trilogy.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By S.J. Kincaid
    (Book, 2012)
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    1-2-3 Peas

    The 100 busy peas are simply irresistible in this easy-to-love, colorful counting book by the author of LMNO Peas.
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    3
     
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    By Keith Baker
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Long Earth

    Witty sci-fi adventure takes hero to alternate Earths.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter
    (Book, 2012)
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    Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury

    Tribute collection will please Bradbury fans, new readers.
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    16
     
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    By Mort Castle, Sam Weller
    (Book, 2012)
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    Brother from a Box

    Charming, somewhat silly tale of human-robot rivalry.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Evan Kuhlman
    (Book, 2012)