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Book reviews for history & pirates

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    The Reluctant Assassin: W.A.R.P., Book 1

    Exhilarating but bloody tale starts off time travel series.
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    13
     
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    By Eoin Colfer
    (Book, 2013)
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    New Lands: The Chronicles of Egg, Book 2

    Gross-out humor and adventure in lively Deadweather sequel.
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    10
     
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    By Geoff Rodkey
    (Book, 2013)
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    Maid of Secrets

    Engrossing Elizabethan tale of murder and intrigue.
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    12
     
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    By Jennifer McGowan
    (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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    Navigating Early

    Compelling adventure as two boys cope with loss, loneliness.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Clare Vanderpool
    (Book, 2013)
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    Nine Days

    Gripping search for missing dad, based on a true story.
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    12
     
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    By Fred Hiatt
    (Book, 2013)
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    House of Secrets

    Page-turner is the perfect campfire tale but can get gory.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus
    (Book, 2013)
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    Dark Triumph: His Fair Assassin, Book 2

    Beautiful, violent story of medieval love and tragedy.
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    14
     
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    By Robin LaFevers
    (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)
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    Code: Virals, Book 3

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

    Lively, inspiring bio of America's first female doctor.
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    5
     
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    By Tanya Lee Stone
    (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.
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    14
     
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    By Rainbow Rowell
    (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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    Brick by Brick

    Rythmic, thoughtful tale of slaves building the White House.
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    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)
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    Cinders & Sapphires: At Somerton, Book 1

    First in fun series is like a Downton Abbey for teens.
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    13
     
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    By Leila Rasheed
    (Book, 2013)
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    Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises

    Super-teens clash with ancient history in OK series start.
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    10
     
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    By Peter Lerangis
    (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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    The Name of the Star: Shades of London, Book 1

    Macabre modern Ripper meets hip Brit boarding school.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Maureen Johnson
    (Book, 2013)
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    Lincoln's Grave Robbers

    Fascinating nonfiction account of little-known conspiracy.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Steve Sheinkin
    (Book, 2013)
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    Bomb: The Race to Build -- and Steal -- the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

    Complex, suspenseful story of developing The Bomb.
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    12
     
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    By Steve Sheinkin
    (Book, 2013)