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    A Tangle of Knots

    Intriguing tale of fate, connections, and recipes.
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    8
     
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    By Lisa Graff
    (Book, 2013)
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    Lottie Paris and the Best Place

    Lottie shows what's fun about the library in vibrant sequel.
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    4
     
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    By Angela Johnson
    (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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    Prodigy: A Legend Novel

    Action-packed dystopian sci-fi sequel keeps suspense high.
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    12
     
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    By Marie Lu
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Cadet of Tildor

    Girl trains as elite soldier in sword-slashing fantasy.
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    12
     
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    By Alex Lidell
    (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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    Requiem

    Gripping finale is good but leaves readers wanting more.
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    14
     
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    By Lauren Oliver
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Runaway King

    Young king faces pirates, thieves in swashbuckling sequel.
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    10
     
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    By Jennifer A. Nielsen
    (Book, 2013)
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    Flora and the Flamingo

    Girl makes a feathered friend in whimsical, wordless outing.
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    4
     
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    By Molly Idle
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Big Nate Flips Out

    Nate cleans up his act to save a friendship in funny read.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Lincoln Peirce
    (Book, 2013)
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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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    Penny and Her Marble

    Moral dilemma, more emotional depth in cute Penny story.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Kevin Henkes
    (Book, 2013)
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    Sever: The Chemical Garden Trilogy, Book 3

    Lackluster end to mature, excessively mopey series.
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    15
     
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    By Lauren DeStefano
    (Book, 2013)
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    Mind Games

    Psychological thriller is like X-Men meets La Femme Nikita.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Kiersten White
    (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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    I Have a Dream

    Stunning art amplifies meaning of King's words for kids.
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    6
     
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    By Kadir Nelson
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Madness Underneath: Shades of London, Book 2

    Cool main character holds together 2nd London mystery.
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    12
     
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    By Maureen Johnson
    (Book, 2013)
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    Hattie Ever After

    Heroine struggles to become a reporter in strong sequel.
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    10
     
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    By Kirby Larson
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Dash of Magic: Bliss, Book 2

    Young cook battles wicked aunt in fun, Paris-set sequel.
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    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)