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Book reviews for family life

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    Little Women

    Classic still charms despite outdated gender roles.
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    10
     
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    By Louisa May Alcott
    (Book, 2009)
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    King of the Screwups
    Enchanting stereotype-bending novel; teens only.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By K. L. Going
    (Book, 2009)
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    City Boy
    AIDS orphan adjusts to the country life in Malawi.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Jan Michael
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Beef Princess of Practical County
    Moving, nontraditional farm story with heartland values.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Michelle Houts
    (Book, 2009)
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    If I Stay
    Gripping, unsentimental look at teen in coma.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Gayle Forman
    (Book, 2009)
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    Sassy Series
    Fun, family-oriented series for middle schoolers.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Sharon M. Draper
    (Book, 2009)
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    Forever Rose
    Eccentric family still charms in Casson series finale.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Hilary McKay
    (Book, 2009)
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    Secret Keeper
    Cultural peek into 1970s India through a girl's eyes.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Mitali Perkins
    (Book, 2009)
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    I, Lorelei
    Poignant and funny family tale for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Yeardley Smith
    (Book, 2009)
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    Ways to Live Forever
    Touching but not maudlin story about a dying child.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Sally Nicholls
    (Book, 2009)
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    Waiting for Normal
    Moving portrait of a neglected child.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Leslie Connor
    (Book, 2009)
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    Mexican Whiteboy

    Moving, violent book about teen looking for his identity.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Matt de la Pena
    (Book, 2009)
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    Piper Reed: Navy Brat
    Energetic story of family, change; great for young readers.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Kimberly Willis Holt
    (Book, 2008)
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    Big Words for Little People

    Here's a book that celebrates words for words' sake, encouraging reading comprehension through context.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Jamie Lee Curtis
    (Book, 2008)
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    Samantha Hansen Has Rocks in Her Head
    A fun young heroine reminiscent of Ramona Quimby.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (Book, 2008)
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    Would You
    Poignant story about a car accident's aftermath.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Marthe Jocelyn
    (Book, 2008)
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    Mail Harry to the Moon!
    Humorous take on a big sibling's jealous feelings.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Robie H. Harris
    (Book, 2008)
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    Let's Eat!/A Comer!
    English/Spanish call to the family dinner table.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Pat Mora
    (Book, 2008)
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    My One Hundred Adventures
    Adults may enjoy this poetic nostalgia trip more.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Polly Horvath
    (Book, 2008)
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    Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One
    Classic picture book revamped for new readers.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Judy Blume
    (Book, 2008)
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    Julian Rodriguez, Episode One: Trash Crisis on Earth
    Fans of Wimpy Kid will enjoy this one, too.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Alexander Stadler
    (Book, 2008)
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    Wish You Were Here
    Scattered, quirky summer vacation drama.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Catherine Clark
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Year My Sister Got Lucky
    A standard plot strengthened by sisterly bonds.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Aimee Friedman
    (Book, 2008)
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    Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress
    Moving story of early adolescent changes.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Maria Padian
    (Book, 2008)
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    Imaginary Enemy
    Main character is hard to like in disjointed tale.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Julie Gonzalez
    (Book, 2008)