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  • Review
    In the Shadow of Blackbirds

    Spine-tingling ghost story haunts long after reading.
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    12
     
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    By Cat Winters
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Reluctant Assassin: W.A.R.P., Book 1

    Exhilarating but bloody tale starts off time travel series.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Eoin Colfer
    (Book, 2013)
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    Maid of Secrets

    Engrossing Elizabethan tale of murder and intrigue.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Jennifer McGowan
    (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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    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)
  • Review
    The Slither Sisters: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2

    Goofy comedy for young boys riffs on horror cliches.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Charles Gilman
    (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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    Miss Maple's Seeds

    Lyrical fantasy celebrates the magic of seeds and seasons.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Eliza Wheeler
    (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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    Story's End

    Storybound sequel has brave kids, cosmic battle.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Marissa Burt
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Dark Triumph: His Fair Assassin, Book 2

    Beautiful, violent story of medieval love and tragedy.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Robin LaFevers
    (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)
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    Through the Skylight

    Suspenseful time-travel tale explores rich culture, history.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Ian Baucom
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Code: Virals, Book 3

    Tory and friends fight serial killer in thrilling sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell

    Lively, inspiring bio of America's first female doctor.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Tanya Lee Stone
    (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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    The Runaway King

    Young king faces pirates, thieves in swashbuckling sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jennifer A. Nielsen
    (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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    Penny and Her Marble

    Moral dilemma, more emotional depth in cute Penny story.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Kevin Henkes
    (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)
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    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)
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    Hattie Ever After

    Heroine struggles to become a reporter in strong sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Kirby Larson
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Dash of Magic: Bliss, Book 2

    Young cook battles wicked aunt in fun, Paris-set sequel.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Kathryn Littlewood
    (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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    Escape From Hat

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