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  • Review
    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
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    8
     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
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    Mira's Diary: Home Sweet Rome

    Time-travel sequel is intense, suspenseful, and exciting.
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    10
     
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    By Marissa Moss
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Elite

    The Selection sequel is more romantic, still superficial.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Kiera Cass
    (Book, 2013)
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    Emeraldalicious

    Pinkalicious goes green in magical clean-up adventure.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Victoria Kann
    (Book, 2013)
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    Starstruck

    Fun mix of teen actresses, mystery in Golden Age Hollywood.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Rachel Shukert
    (Book, 2013)
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    Story's End

    Storybound sequel has brave kids, cosmic battle.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Marissa Burt
    (Book, 2013)
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    I Represent Sean Rosen

    Smart story of a kid pitching a movie idea to Hollywood.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jeff Baron
    (Book, 2013)
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    Ghoulish Song

    Brave girl shines in exciting companion to Goblin Secrets.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (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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    Requiem

    Gripping finale is good but leaves readers wanting more.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Lauren Oliver
    (Book, 2013)
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    Flora and the Flamingo

    Girl makes a feathered friend in whimsical, wordless outing.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Molly Idle
    (Book, 2013)
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    Eleanor & Park

    Intense '80s romance is a fabulous pick for mature teens.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Rainbow Rowell
    (Book, 2013)
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    Homeland

    Tense hacker adventure tackles government spying on public.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Cory Doctorow
    (Book, 2013)
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    Amelia Bedelia Means Business

    Chapter-book version of young Amelia is vulnerable, funny.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Herman Parish
    (Book, 2013)
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    Nancy Clancy: Secret Admirer

    Super sleuths turn matchmakers in fun Valentine caper.
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    7
     
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    By Jane O'Connor
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Shadow Society

    Affecting alternate-world fantasy promotes tolerance.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Marie Rutkoski
    (Book, 2012)
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    Return to the Willows

    Rollicking sequel delightfully true to classic original.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Jacqueline Kelly
    (Book, 2012)
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    Magic Tree House Series

    Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Mary Pope Osborne
    (Book, 2012)
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    Drama

    Sharp, funny graphic novel captures chaos of theater.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Raina Telgemeier
    (Book, 2012)
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    Goblin Secrets

    Orphan boy seeks lost brother in exciting, funny tale.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2012)
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    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
    Kiss & Make Up

    Story of girl's psychic kissing power puts focus on looks.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Katie D. Anderson
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Splendors and Glooms

    Dark, magical, Dickensian page-turner for tweens.
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    11
     
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    By Laura Amy Schlitz
    (Book, 2012)
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    "Who Could That Be at This Hour?": All the Wrong Questions, Book 1

    All the charm, menace, and wordplay of A Series of Unfortunate Events but in a noir setting, with Snicket as a boy solving the mystery.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Lemony Snicket
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

    Pigeon goes nuts over not getting a cookie with nuts.
    AGE
    2
     
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    By Mo Willems
    (Book, 2012)