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Book reviews for ages 12

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    The Always War

    Fast-paced dystopian quest for truth.
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    By Margaret Peterson Haddix
    (Book, 2011)
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    Cleopatra's Moon

    Exciting novel imagines the life of Cleopatra's daughter.
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    By Vicky Alvear Shecter
    (Book, 2011)
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    My Name Is Not Easy

    Fascinating story of Alaskan kids growing up in the 1960s.
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    By Debby Dahl Edwardson
    (Book, 2011)
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    Down the Mysterly River

    Clever fantasy adventure a great choice for middle graders.
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    By Bill Willingham
    (Book, 2011)
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    Without Tess

    Compelling tale of teen haunted by troubled sister's death.
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    By Marcella Pixley
    (Book, 2011)
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    Playground

    Rap star's moving novel about a bully redeemed.
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    By 50 Cent
    (Book, 2011)
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    Akata Witch

    Imaginative story of U.S. albino finding magic in Nigeria.
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    By Nnedi Okorafor
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Infernals

    Devilish comic adventure in hell mixes physics, philosophy.
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    By John Connolly
    (Book, 2011)
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    Letters to a Bullied Girl: Messages of Healing and Hope

    Remarkable letters to a cyberbullied teen show the power of compassion.
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    By Olivia Gardner, Emily Buder, Sarah Buder
    (Book, 2011)
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    Goliath: Leviathan Trilogy, Book 3

    High-flying end to smart, inventive sci-fi series.
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    By Scott Westerfeld
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Girl of Fire and Thorns

    Plus-size princess turns leader in spiritually tinged tale.
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    By Rae Carson
    (Book, 2011)
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    Time Riders

    Time-traveling thriller puts three teens in NYC on 9/11.
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    By Alex Scarrow
    (Book, 2011)
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    City of Orphans

    Newsboy and street urchin solve a mystery in 1893 New York.
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    By Avi
    (Book, 2011)
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    Okay for Now

    A troubled boy discovers his self-worth through art.
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    By Gary D. Schmidt
    (Book, 2011)
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    This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein

    Gripping, fascinating story of one soon-to-be-mad scientist.
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    By Kenneth Oppel
    (Book, 2011)
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    Extras: Uglies Quartet, Book 4

    A great way to discuss fame and tech obsessions with teens.
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    By Scott Westerfeld
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Summer I Learned to Fly

    Touching coming-of-age story with some mature themes.
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    By Dana Reinhardt
    (Book, 2011)
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    Specials: Uglies Quartet, Book 3

    Popular sci-fi series bounces back with action, depth.
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    By Scott Westerfeld
    (Book, 2011)
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    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    Classic undersea adventure with science-fiction flair.
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    By Jules Verne
    (Book, 2011)
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    Theodore Boone: The Abduction

    More mature themes in second entry of popular series.
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    By John Grisham
    (Book, 2011)
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    Pretties: Uglies Quartet, Book 2

    Sci-fi series sequel less fresh but still discussion-worthy.
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    By Scott Westerfeld
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Dark City: Relic Master, Book 1

    Thrilling debut to fantasy series is low on violence.
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    By Catherine Fisher
    (Book, 2011)
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    What Happened to Goodbye

    Thoughtful look at teen finding self after parents' divorce.
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    By Sarah Dessen
    (Book, 2011)
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    Closer: Tunnels Series, Book 4

    New twists keep exciting but violent adventure going.
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    By Roderick Gordon, Brian Williams
    (Book, 2011)
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    Sidekicks
    Fun superhero saga with coming-of-age themes.
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    By Jack D. Ferraiolo
    (Book, 2011)