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Kira-Kira

age 10+

Girl faces racism, sister's cancer in touching tale.

By Cynthia Kadohata

(2005)

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The Wednesday Wars

age 10+

Funny, breathtakingly poignant '60s coming-of-age tale.

By Gary D. Schmidt

(2007)

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Princess Academy

age 10+

Would-be princesses show grit, wisdom in empowering tale.

By Shannon Hale

(2006)

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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

age 10+

Newbery Honor book about a smart Southern tomboy in 1899.

By Jacqueline Kelly

(2009)

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Small Acts of Amazing Courage

age 10+

Feisty heroine provides eye-opening look at colonial India.

By Gloria Whelan

(2011)

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Inside Out and Back Again

age 10+

Inspiring, educational immigrant story told in free verse.

By Thanhha Lai

(2011)

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The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

age 10+

Superb stories by top authors spring from surreal images.

By Chris Van Allsburg

(2011)

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The Orphan of Awkward Falls

age 10+

Girl fights to save friend in creepy, comic horror tale.

By Keith Graves

(2011)

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The Lions of Little Rock

age 10+

Poignant story of a shy girl who speaks for social justice.

By Kristin Levine

(2012)

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The Amazing Adventures of John Smith, Jr., aka Houdini

age 10+

Relatable, realistic story of a teen boy in a rough 'hood.

By Peter Johnson

(2012)

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Wonder

age 10+

Moving tale of facially different boy with inner beauty.

By R.J. Palacio

(2012)

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Planet Tad

age 10+

Indignities of middle school fill funny blog novel.

By Tim Carvell

(2012)

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Summer of the Gypsy Moths

age 10+

Captivating story of resilient girls has some dark moments.

By Sara Pennypacker

(2012)

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Surviving the Applewhites

age 10+

Lighthearted tale of eccentric family's creative homeschool.

By Stephanie S. Tolan

(2002)

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Applewhites at Wit's End

age 10+

Funny mayhem at creative family's unusual summer camp.

By Stephanie S. Tolan

(2012)

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The Serpent's Shadow: The Kane Chronicles, Book 3

age 10+

More end-of-times excitement with a heavy dose of humor.

By Rick Riordan

(2012)

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My Mixed-up Berry Blue Summer

age 10+

Girl stands up for gay mom in slight but thoughtful story.

By Jennifer Gennari

(2012)

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The Invaders: Brotherband Chronicles, Book 2

age 10+

Teen shipmates take on pirates in high-seas series sequel.

By John Flanagan

(2012)

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Laugh with the Moon

age 10+

Moving story of grieving American teen in African village.

By Shana Burg

(2012)

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Smile

age 10+

Delightful graphic novel follows teen girl's teeth troubles.

By Raina Telgemeier

(2010)

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