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Esperanza Rising

age 10+

Historical fiction at its best in story of '30s farmworkers.

By Pam Munoz Ryan

(2000)

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Smile

age 10+

Delightful graphic novel follows teen girl's teeth troubles.

By Raina Telgemeier

(2010)

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Walk Two Moons

age 10+

Dramatic, complex tale has rich characters, emotional depth.

By Sharon Creech

(1994)

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Counting by 7s

age 10+

Striking tale of quirky girl connecting after parental loss.

By Holly Goldberg Sloan

(2013)

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Fish in a Tree

age 10+

Big-hearted book about overcoming dyslexia inspires.

By Lynda Mullaly Hunt

(2015)

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The Thing About Jellyfish

age 10+

Beautiful, grief-tinged, coming-of-age story has it all.

By Ali Benjamin

(2015)

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon

age 10+

Entrancing fantasy spun with magic stresses power of love.

By Kelly Barnhill

(2016)

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Amal Unbound

age 10+

Compelling story of girl in Pakistan forced to be a servant.

By Aisha Saeed

(2018)

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Stargirl

age 10+

A must-read for middle-schoolers to discuss.

By Jerry Spinelli

(2003)

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Wringer

age 10+

Mesmerizing and disturbing moral allegory.

By Jerry Spinelli

(1997)

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Green Eggs and Ham

age 4+

A childhood favorite for good reason.

By Dr. Seuss

(1960)

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Holes

age 10+

Funny, moving tale has an edge kids love.

By Louis Sachar

(2000)

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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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Hattie Big Sky

age 10+

Teen girl homesteads alone in Newbery Honor book.

By Kirby Larson

(2006)

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

age 10+

Fourth Potter has brilliant plotting -- and dragons.

By J. K. Rowling

(2000)

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The Little Prince

age 10+

Gorgeous classic about friendship, love, and life.

By Antoine de Saint-Exupery

(1943)

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

age 10+

Rowling mixes up a more intense brew in fifth book.

By J. K. Rowling

(2003)

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The Last Olympian: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 5

age 10+

Fantasy series' excellent conclusion ups the violence.

By Rick Riordan

(2009)

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

age 10+

Chinese girl's Oz-like adventure begging to be read aloud.

By Grace Lin

(2009)

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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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