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94 results
  • Review
    A Box of Gargoyles

    Friendship and family in Paris in exciting, creepy sequel.
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    10
     
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    By Anne Nesbet
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
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    Nine Days

    Gripping search for missing dad, based on a true story.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Fred Hiatt
    (Book, 2013)
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    My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood

    Boy cites the colors of his moods in poetic slice of life.
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    4
     
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    By Tameka Fryer Brown
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Dark

    Clever story of a boy who conquers his fear of the dark.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Lemony Snicket
    (Book, 2013)
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    Better Nate Than Ever

    Terrific tale of misfit taking bold step to remake his life.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Tim Federle
    (Book, 2013)
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    Pulse

    Tale of girl who moves things with her mind builds slowly.
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    13
     
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    By Patrick Carman
    (Book, 2013)
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    Fuse: The Pure Trilogy, Book 2

    Post-apocalyptic story has great characters; still gruesome.
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    13
     
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    By Julianna Baggott
    (Book, 2013)
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    Boy21

    Gripping, heartfelt coming-of-age tale sure to hook teens.
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    12
     
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    By Matthew Quick
    (Book, 2013)
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    Beautiful Chaos: The Caster Chronicles, Book 3

    More black magic, less exciting action in third outing.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Prodigy: A Legend Novel

    Action-packed dystopian sci-fi sequel keeps suspense high.
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    12
     
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    By Marie Lu
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Cadet of Tildor

    Girl trains as elite soldier in sword-slashing fantasy.
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    12
     
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    By Alex Lidell
    (Book, 2013)
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    Etiquette & Espionage

    Delightful steampunk fantasy about girl spies and assassins.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Gail Carriger
    (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
    The Boxcar Children series

    Engaging classic mystery series great for beginning readers.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Gertrude Chandler Warner
    (Book, 2013)
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    Impulse

    Edgy sequel to Jumper is best for older teens.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Steven Gould
    (Book, 2013)
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    Unlucky Charms

    More magic and mayhem as comic Cold Cereal epic continues.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Adam Rex
    (Book, 2013)
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    Escape From Hat

    Clever epic of heroic rabbits vs. evil black cats.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Adam Kline
    (Book, 2013)
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    Brick by Brick

    Rythmic, thoughtful tale of slaves building the White House.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Charles R. Smith Jr.
    (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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    9
     
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    By Andrea Davis Pinkney
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Archived

    Imaginative fantasy mystery for teens tackles grief, death.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Victoria Schwab
    (Book, 2013)
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    Tea Cakes for Tosh

    Touching story of boy's bond with grandma, family history.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Kelly Starling Lyons
    (Book, 2013)
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    Nelson Mandela

    Stellar art portrays key aspects of Mandela's life for kids.
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    6
     
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    By Kadir Nelson
    (Book, 2013)
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    Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith

    Inspiring autobiography by Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas.
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    10
     
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    By Gabrielle Douglas, Michelle Burford
    (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)