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Hammer of Witches

age 11+

Fairy-tale creatures come to life in so-so swashbuckler.

By Shana Mlawski

(2013)

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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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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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The Lord of Opium

age 11+

Sci-fi sequel is gripping but can't top original.

By Nancy Farmer

(2013)

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Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye

age 11+

Illustrated witchy, monstery tale offers goofy/creepy fun.

By Tania Del Rio

(2015)

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Well, That Was Awkward

age 11+

Friendships tested in clever tween-texting romcom.

By Rachel Vail

(2017)

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Alex & Eliza: A Love Story

age 11+

Fun imagined tale of Alexander Hamilton's sweet romance.

By Melissa de la Cruz

(2017)

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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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Al Capone Throws Me a Curve: A Tale from Alcatraz, Book 4

age 11+

Riveting prison drama returns with focus on family, freedom.

By Gennifer Choldenko

(2018)

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Charlie Hernández & The League of Shadows

age 11+

Kids fight folklore beings in adventure with lots of chills.

By Ryan Calejo

(2018)

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The Line Tender

age 11+

Story of loss explores life in and out of the ocean.

By Kate Allen

(2019)

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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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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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The Giver, Book 1

age 11+

Riveting, expertly crafted novel shows utopia's flaws.

By Lois Lowry

(1993)

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Things You Can't Say

age 11+

Compelling story of tween grappling with his dad's suicide.

By Jenn Bishop

(2020)

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Bad Best Friend

age 11+

Eighth grader withstands friend rejection in funny story.

By Rachel Vail

(2020)

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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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