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    Amelia Bedelia Means Business

    Chapter-book version of young Amelia is vulnerable, funny.
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    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)
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    Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America

    Captivating storytelling makes these heroes relatable.
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    9
     
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    By Andrea Davis Pinkney
    (Book, 2013)
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    Extra Yarn

    Fanciful story of generosity has a classic folk-tale feel.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Mac Barnett
    (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.
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    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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    Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises

    Super-teens clash with ancient history in OK series start.
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    10
     
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    By Peter Lerangis
    (Book, 2013)
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    Tea Cakes for Tosh

    Touching story of boy's bond with grandma, family history.
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    6
     
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    By Kelly Starling Lyons
    (Book, 2013)
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    An Awesome Book of Love!

    Exuberant art, fresh rhymes unabashedly celebrate love.
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    4
     
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    By Dallas Clayton
    (Book, 2013)
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    Uses for Boys

    Poetic, mature coming-of-age story includes rape, abortion.
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    14
     
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    By Erica Lorraine Scheidt
    (Book, 2013)
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    Nelson Mandela

    Stellar art portrays key aspects of Mandela's life for kids.
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    6
     
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    By Kadir Nelson
    (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.
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    15
     
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    By Isaac Marion
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Name of the Star: Shades of London, Book 1

    Macabre modern Ripper meets hip Brit boarding school.
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    13
     
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    By Maureen Johnson
    (Book, 2013)
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    Giants Beware!

    Fabulous medieval fairy tale with mighty girl heroine.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Jorge Aguirre
    (Book, 2013)
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    Lincoln's Grave Robbers

    Fascinating nonfiction account of little-known conspiracy.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Steve Sheinkin
    (Book, 2013)
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    Crash

    Intriguing thriller driven by teen girl's disaster visions.
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    14
     
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    By Lisa McMann
    (Book, 2013)
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    Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith

    Inspiring autobiography by Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas.
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    10
     
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    By Gabrielle Douglas, Michelle Burford
    (Book, 2013)
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    Just One Day

    Mature romance explores love, travel, and self-discovery.
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    15
     
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    By Gayle Forman
    (Book, 2013)
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    Chu's Day

    Sneeze from tiny panda packs big wallop in charming book.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Neil Gaiman
    (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)