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The River Between Us
age 11+
Civil War realism for young readers.
By Richard Peck
(2003)
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Skellig
age 11+
This gorgeously weird novel captivates readers.
By David Almond
(1998)
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SimCity 4
age 11+
City building sim offers great entertainment & education.
Platforms: Windows
(2003)
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Fefe Dobson
age 11+
Original, refreshing, and a whole lot of fun.
By Fefe Dobson
(2003)
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
age 12+
Intense, powerful Holocaust book offers unique perspective.
By John Boyne
(2006)
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The Giver, Book 1
age 11+
A riveting utopian novel that's expertly crafted.
By Lois Lowry
(1993)
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2001: A Space Odyssey
age 12+
Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece is still relevant.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1968)
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Music from the O.C. Mix 2
age 12+
Unlike show, indie-rock songs are OK for tweens.
By Various Artists
(2004)
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The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
age 12+
Hilarious WWII comedy flirts with taboos.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1944)
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Hatchet
age 11+
Hold on tight for an intense tale of survival.
By Gary Paulsen
(1987)
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His Girl Friday
age 12+
Sassy screwball classic with a feminist twist.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1940)
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Microsoft Student With Encarta Premium 2007
age 11+
Smart homework help for tweens and up.
Platforms: Windows
(2006)
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The Fellowship of the Ring
age 12+
Spectacular fantasy classic is where Frodo's journey begins.
By J.R.R. Tolkien
(1954)
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Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp
age 11+
Powerful story of 1930s Dust Bowl families.
By Jerry Stanley
(1992)
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Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery
age 11+
Thoughtful, moving biography of Eleanor Roosevelt.
By Russell Freedman
(1993)
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Lincoln: A Photobiography
age 11+
Illustrates Lincoln's depth as a man and a leader.
By Russell Freedman
(1972)
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All in the Family
age 12+
Landmark '70s sitcom lightens bias with humor.
Network: Syndicated, TV Land
(1971)
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The Return of the King
age 12+
The exciting and bittersweet conclusion of Frodo's quest.
By J.R.R. Tolkien
(1955)
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The Reminder
age 12+
iPod ad boosts singer's safe vocals, pure poetry.
By Feist
(2007)
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Thankful
age 11+
Kelly Clarkson sings with authority and style.
By Kelly Clarkson
(2003)
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