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The Last Kids on Earth
age 9+
Kids fight monsters in funny post-apocalyptic series.
Network: Netflix
(2019)
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Legacy: Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 8
age 9+
Action-packed return to form in elf-girl epic series.
By Shannon Messenger
(2019)
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Guts
age 9+
Funny, sensitive account of dealing with bathroom anxiety.
By Raina Telgemeier
(2019)
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The BFG
age 9+
Girl befriends goodhearted giant in funny fantasy.
By Roald Dahl
(2006)
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Front Desk, Book 1
age 9+
Immigrant kid tackles racism, bullying in powerful tale.
By Kelly Yang
(2018)
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Flashback: Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 7
age 9+
Little is resolved in colossal teen-elf epic installment.
By Shannon Messenger
(2018)
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee/Pikachu!
age 9+
Updated role-playing classic is fun, if a bit too easy.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
(2018)
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Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow: Nevermoor, Book 2
age 9+
Charming fantasy of misfit girl casts a magical spell.
By Jessica Townsend
(2018)
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Summer Camp Island
age 9+
Quirky, heartwarming series has cross-generational appeal.
Network: Cartoon Network
(2018)
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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
age 9+
First-rate, spellbinding story of misfit girl who's magic.
By Jessica Townsend
(2017)
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Nightfall: Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 6
age 9+
Teen elves face cosmic peril, crushes in epic installment.
By Shannon Messenger
(2017)
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The War I Finally Won
age 9+
Ada shows courage in riveting English wartime sequel.
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
(2017)
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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
age 9+
Book-based comedy has some rebellion, light romance.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2016)
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Lodestar: Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 5
age 9+
Danger and magical creatures mix in thrilling volume.
By Shannon Messenger
(2016)
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The Jungle Book (2016)
age 9+
Fangs and fur fly in visually dazzling but intense update.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2016)
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Goosebumps
age 9+
Action, monsters, humor in R.L. Stine adaptation.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2015)
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Neverseen: Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 4
age 9+
Elf kids fight the good fight in fantasy series installment.
By Shannon Messenger
(2015)
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When Marnie Was There
age 9+
Beautifully animated but slow tale about unique friendship.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2015)
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A Night Divided
age 9+
Sharp-eyed Cold War stunner has high intrigue, family drama.
By Jennifer A. Nielsen
(2015)
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Undertale
age 9+
Satirical RPG endorses peaceful conflict resolution.
Platforms: Mac, Windows
(2015)
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