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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    14
     
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    By Cory Doctorow
    (Book, 2013)
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    Etiquette & Espionage

    Delightful steampunk fantasy about girl spies and assassins.
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    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.
    AGE
    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)
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    The Indigo Spell: Bloodlines, Book 3

    Third Bloodlines adventure takes a romantic, magical turn.
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    13
     
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    By Richelle Mead
    (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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    Unlucky Charms

    More magic and mayhem as comic Cold Cereal epic continues.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Adam Rex
    (Book, 2013)
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    Escape From Hat

    Clever epic of heroic rabbits vs. evil black cats.
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    8
     
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    By Adam Kline
    (Book, 2013)
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    Scarlet: The Lunar Chronicles, Book 2

    Fiery, fantastic Cinder sequel ups the action-violence.
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    13
     
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    By Marissa Meyer
    (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.
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    14
     
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    By Kate Brian
    (Book, 2013)
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    Brick by Brick

    Rythmic, thoughtful tale of slaves building the White House.
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    4
     
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    By Charles R. Smith Jr.
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

    Well-intentioned tale of floating boy celebrates diversity.
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    8
     
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    By John Boyne
    (Book, 2013)