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Sticks & Stones

age 9+

Quirky tween dramedy has strong messages about self-esteem.

By Abby Cooper

(2016)

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Demon Dentist

age 9+

Grisly, wicked romp has touches of Dahl and dark humor.

By David Walliams

(2016)

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Teacher's Pest: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #3

age 9+

Bug-monsters offer light horror hijinks in third volume.

By Charles Gilman

(2013)

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Case File 13: Zombie Kid

age 9+

Goofy horror tale has light scares and lots of body humor.

By J. Scott Savage

(2012)

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Professor Gargoyle: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1

age 9+

Humorous homage to classic horror is perfect for tween boys.

By Charles Gilman

(2012)

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The Graveyard Book

age 9+

Tale of boy raised by ghosts is both creepy and warmhearted.

By Neil Gaiman

(2008)

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Tuck Everlasting

age 9+

A timeless and thought-provoking novel.

By Natalie Babbitt

(1975)

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