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A Song of Fire and Ice (A Game of Thrones) Series

age 17+

Dark, violent epic upends the usual fantasy clichés.

By George R.R. Martin

(1996)

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Echo

age 11+

Tales of injustice masterfully blend with a dash of magic.

By Pam Munoz Ryan

(2015)

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A World Without Princes: The School for Good and Evil, Book 2

age 11+

A girls-vs.-boys twist in magic-filled sequel.

By Soman Chainani

(2014)

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The School for Good and Evil, Book 1

age 11+

Fractured fairy tale has plenty of twists for fantasy fans.

By Soman Chainani

(2013)

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Son: The Giver, Book 4

age 11+

Classic battle pulls quest quartet to exciting conclusion.

By Lois Lowry

(2012)

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The Miseducation of Cameron Post

age 17+

Story of young Montana lesbian is best for mature teens.

By Emily M. Danforth

(2012)

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One Crazy Summer

age 11+

A gem, with strong girl characters, '60s black history.

By Rita Williams-Garcia

(2010)

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The Underneath

age 11+

Gripping story is loving, lyrical, but has brutal violence.

By Kathi Appelt

(2008)

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Uglies: Uglies Quartet, Book 1

age 11+

Thoughtful sci-fi about the price of beauty.

By Scott Westerfeld

(2006)

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Al Capone Does My Shirts: A Tale from Alcatraz, Book 1

age 11+

Boy stands up for sister with autism in compassionate tale.

By Gennifer Choldenko

(2005)

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Messenger: The Giver, Book 3

age 11+

Mythic vibe in engaging story of boy with healing powers.

By Lois Lowry

(2014)

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Gathering Blue: The Giver, Book 2

age 11+

Captivating quest tale pits gifted girl against brutal odds.

By Lois Lowry

(2000)

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The Eternity Code: Artemis Fowl, Book 3

age 11+

High-action page-turner sequel a great summer read.

By Eoin Colfer

(2003)

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

age 11+

Compelling tale of family facing racism in '30s Mississippi.

By Mildred D. Taylor

(1976)

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