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Under the Empyrean Sky: The Heartland Trilogy, Book 1
age 11+
Thought-provoking, dystopian eco-adventure great for boys.
By Chuck Wendig
(2013)
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Refugee
age 11+
Harrowing page-turner sheds light on child refugees.
By Alan Gratz
(2017)
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Grenade
age 11+
Tense, gripping WWII drama has powerful cost-of-war message.
By Alan Gratz
(2018)
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Allies
age 11+
Gripping, must-read novel follows young soldiers on D-Day.
By Alan Gratz
(2019)
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1919 The Year That Changed America
age 11+
Riveting tale of racial, labor protests, women's vote, more.
By Martin W. Sandler
(2019)
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Family Ties
age 11+
Classic 1980s sitcom's messages still ring true today.
Network: Syndicated, Discovery Family Channel
(1982)
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The Giver, Book 1
age 11+
Riveting, expertly crafted novel shows utopia's flaws.
By Lois Lowry
(1993)
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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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This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work
age 11+
Empowering activist guide to defying and disrupting racism.
By Tiffany Jewell
(2020)
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Rudy
age 11+
Inspiring sports film about a real-life underdog.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1993)
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Parked
age 11+
Poverty, being unhoused explored in hopeful tale.
By Danielle Svetcov
(2020)
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The Thickety: A Path Begins
age 11+
Thrilling, brilliant witch tale is vividly violent, scary.
By J.A. White
(2014)
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Everything Sad Is Untrue: (A True Story)
age 11+
Young refugee's story is told in memories, myths, fables.
By Daniel Nayeri
(2020)
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A Long Walk to Water
age 11+
Touching take on Lost Boys of Sudan, based on true story.
By Linda Sue Park
(2010)
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Spider-Man 2
age 11+
A popcorn pleasure with heart, soul, and insight.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2004)
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Al Capone Does My Homework: A Tale from Alcatraz, Book 3 Book Poster Image
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Al Capone Does My Homework: A Tale from Alcatraz, Book 3
age 11+
Moose tries to protect his dad in exciting third in series.
By Gennifer Choldenko
(2013)
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The Lord of Opium
age 11+
Sci-fi sequel is gripping but can't top original.
By Nancy Farmer
(2013)
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The Greatest American Hero
age 11+
'80s series is more comedy than drama but has heart, too.
Network: ABC
(1981)
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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
age 11+
Lots of historical detail in evenhanded, traditional docu.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2014)
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Inequality for All
age 11+
Engaging economics docu encourages equality, activism.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2013)
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