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Pavi Sharma's Guide to Going Home Book Poster Image
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Pavi Sharma's Guide to Going Home
age 9+
Wry story of foster kids looks at tough and tender truths.
By Bridget Farr
(2019)
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The World Ends in April Book Poster Image
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The World Ends in April
age 9+
Madcap tween drama focuses on impending doomsday.
By Stacy McAnulty
(2019)
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All the Greys on Greene Street Book Poster Image
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All the Greys on Greene Street
age 9+
Girl copes with mom's depression in colorful '80s mystery.
By Laura Tucker
(2019)
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Good Enough
age 9+
Compelling, emotional look at tween's anorexia recovery.
By Jen Petro-Roy
(2019)
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Merci Suarez Changes Gears Book Poster Image
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Merci Suarez Changes Gears
age 9+
Upbeat coming-of-age story explores culture, class, aging.
By Meg Medina
(2018)
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Middle School: From Hero to Zero: Middle School Series, Book 10
age 9+
Lots of heart in funny tale of Rafe's class trip to London.
By James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts
(2018)
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Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life Is a Joke
age 9+
Fun, lively tale of 12-year-old girl's cool summer.
By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
(2017)
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The Best Man
age 9+
Witty, sweet story of boy figuring out school, family, love.
By Richard Peck
(2016)
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Blackbird Fly
age 9+
Super relatable heroine, lots of middle school drama.
By Erin Entrada Kelly
(2015)
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Rain Reign
age 9+
Poignant tale of autistic girl and her dog.
By Ann M. Martin
(2014)
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Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed the World Book Poster Image
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Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed the World
age 9+
Wonderful intro to 27 musicians and their unique styles.
By Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson, Jared Levine
(2013)
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P.S. Be Eleven Book Poster Image
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P.S. Be Eleven
age 9+
Tween coming-of-age set amid shifting family, '60s dynamics.
By Rita Williams-Garcia
(2013)
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One Plus One Equals Blue
age 9+
Upbeat tale about kids coping with disadvantages.
By MJ Auch
(2013)
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Ice Island
age 9+
Tense adventure as dogsled run becomes race for survival.
By Sherry Shahan
(2012)
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