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Sounder

age 12+

Sharecropper boy finds hope, dignity amid racism, hardship.

By William H. Armstrong

(1969)

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The Dark Unwinding

age 12+

Thrilling steampunk mystery, romance in Victorian England.

By Sharon Cameron

(2012)

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Boy21

age 12+

Gripping, heartfelt coming-of-age tale sure to hook teens.

By Matthew Quick

(2012)

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Far Far Away

age 12+

Clever, creepy modern fairy tale with irresistible heroes.

By Tom McNeal

(2013)

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March: Book One

age 12+

Powerful graphic novel captures spirit of desegregation.

By John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell

(2013)

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Two Boys Kissing

age 12+

Poignant tale of several gay teens and record-breaking kiss.

By David Levithan

(2013)

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Boxers & Saints

age 12+

Exciting graphic-novel set is powerful historical fiction.

By Gene Luen Yang

(2013)

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Slated: Book 1

age 12+

Compelling story of teen's struggle against government.

By Teri Terry

(2013)

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The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two

age 12+

September goes on a moon mission in compelling installment.

By Catherynne M. Valente

(2013)

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

age 12+

Classic, moving story of girl growing up poor in New York.

By Betty Smith

(1943)

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The Children of Willesden Lane

age 12+

Inspiring story of teen pianist who escaped Nazis in WWII.

By Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen

(2003)

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Blythewood: The Blythewood Tales, Book 1

age 12+

Girl fights mythical beings in thrilling school fantasy.

By Carol Goodman

(2013)

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Steelheart: The Reckoners, Book 1

age 12+

Teens stand up to supervillains in action-packed sci-fi.

By Brandon Sanderson

(2013)

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Paperboy

age 12+

Award-winning coming-of-age book teaches empathy, bravery.

By Vince Vawter

(2013)

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Shattered: Slated, Book 3

age 12+

Kyla runs for her life in exciting trilogy conclusion.

By Teri Terry

(2014)

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She Is Not Invisible

age 12+

Smart mystery about blind girl searching for missing dad.

By Marcus Sedgwick

(2014)

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Bad Luck Girl: The American Fairy Trilogy, Book 3

age 12+

Rousing finish to historical fairy-fantasy trilogy.

By Sarah Zettel

(2014)

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The Accidental Highwayman

age 12+

Bandits and faeries mix in rollicking fantasy series debut.

By Ben Tripp

(2014)

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Waistcoats & Weaponry: Finishing School, Book 3

age 12+

Fast-paced thrill ride with werewolves and steampunk fun.

By Gail Carriger

(2014)

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Diamond Boy

age 12+

Heartbreaking, powerful tale amid diamond mines of Zimbabwe.

By Michael Williams

(2014)

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