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    Also Known As

    Teen spy falls for her mark in far-fetched but fun romance.
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    14
     
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    By Robin Benway
    (Book, 2013)
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    Destiny, Rewritten

    Utterly charming tale of Berkeley girl in search of father.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Kathryn Fitzmaurice
    (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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    The Tragedy Paper

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

    Tense hacker adventure tackles government spying on public.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Cory Doctorow
    (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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    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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    Out of the Easy

    Well-told story of prostitute's daughter; for mature teens.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Ruta Sepetys
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Boxcar Children series

    Engaging classic mystery series great for beginning readers.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Gertrude Chandler Warner
    (Book, 2013)
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    Stranded

    Shipwrecked tweens unite in adventure by Survivor host.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Chris Tebbetts, Jeff Probst
    (Book, 2013)
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    Impulse

    Edgy sequel to Jumper is best for older teens.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Steven Gould
    (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)
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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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    Shadowlands

    Serial killer stalks teen girl in spooky thriller.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Kate Brian
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

    Well-intentioned tale of floating boy celebrates diversity.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By John Boyne
    (Book, 2013)
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    Curses! Foiled Again

    Teen girl defends Faerie in lively graphic novel sequel.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Jane Yolen
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Archived

    Imaginative fantasy mystery for teens tackles grief, death.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Victoria Schwab
    (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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    An Awesome Book of Love!

    Exuberant art, fresh rhymes unabashedly celebrate love.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Dallas Clayton
    (Book, 2013)
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    In a Glass Grimmly

    Fractured fairy tale is clever, touching, and violent.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Adam Gidwitz
    (Book, 2013)
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    Case File 13: Zombie Kid

    Goofy horror tale has light scares and lots of body humor.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By J. Scott Savage
    (Book, 2013)
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    Warm Bodies

    Gory but sweet romance of teen girl and zombie.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Isaac Marion
    (Book, 2013)
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    Crash

    Intriguing thriller driven by teen girl's disaster visions.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Lisa McMann
    (Book, 2013)
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    Rise

    Sexual themes and violence weigh down Nightshade prequel.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
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    Bad Kitty School Daze

    Hilarious fun when cranky Kitty goes to obedience school.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Nick Bruel
    (Book, 2013)