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Book reviews for high school & great boy role models

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  • Review
    The 5th Wave

    Super-intense, apocalyptic alien-invasion nail-biter.
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    13
     
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    By Rick Yancey
    (Book, 2013)
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    Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked

    Plot and jokes forced but harmless in detective parody.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Jarrett J. Krosoczka
    (Book, 2013)
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    Invisibility

    Mix of brutality and tenderness makes fantasy seem real.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By David Levithan, Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
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    Truth or Dare

    Popular, rich girls star in shallow, sexy series starter.
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    14
     
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    By Jacqueline Green
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Box of Gargoyles

    Friendship and family in Paris in exciting, creepy sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Anne Nesbet
    (Book, 2013)
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    Revenge of a Not-So-Pretty Girl

    Teen's positive turnaround mixes with iffy beauty message.
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    13
     
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    By Carolita Blythe
    (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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    The Program

    Dystopian romance links teen suicide and memory.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Suzanne Young
    (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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    White Lines

    Edgy tale of teen in '80s club scene shows graphic drug use.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Jennifer Banash
    (Book, 2013)
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    Mojo

    Slick but lopsided tale of teen trying to solve a murder.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (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.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Tameka Fryer Brown
    (Book, 2013)
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    When We Wuz Famous

    Gritty, moving tale of boy trying to escape his barrio past.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Greg Takoudes
    (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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    Impostor

    Someone sees through Vee's eyes in taut thriller sequel.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Jill Hathaway
    (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.
    AGE
    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.
    AGE
    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.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Matthew Quick
    (Book, 2013)
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    Revenge of the Girl With the Great Personality

    Exploration of beauty and pagents delivers mixed message.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Elizabeth Eulberg
    (Book, 2013)
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    Beautiful Chaos: The Caster Chronicles, Book 3

    More black magic, less exciting action in third outing.
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    13
     
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    By Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
    (Book, 2013)
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    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)
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    Also Known As

    Teen spy falls for her mark in far-fetched but fun romance.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Robin Benway
    (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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    The Tragedy Paper

    Thoughtful story about a tragedy teen boy brings on himself.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Elizabeth LaBan
    (Book, 2013)