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  • Very Good: Engaging, good learning approach.
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Sweet book-based comedy has great family messages.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2015)
The War That Saved My Life
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Abused girl finds courage, family in compelling WWII story.
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By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
(2015)
The Jupiter Pirates, Book 2: Curse of the Iris
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Fun space-pirate sequel adds complexity.
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By Jason Fry
(2014)
Stella by Starlight
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Compelling, nuanced tale of loving family under segregation.
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By Sharon M. Draper
(2015)
Ultimate NES Remix
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Fun, engaging collection of retro Nintendo classics.
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Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
(2014)
Rogue Knight: Five Kingdoms, Book 2
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Slow storytelling in an intriguing fantasy realm.
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By Brandon Mull
(2014)
TodHunter Moon, Book 1: PathFinder
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Spin-off with brave girl best for loyal Septimus Heap fans.
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By Angie Sage
(2014)
The Copernicus Legacy, Book 2: The Serpent's Curse
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Slapdash mystery misses potential.
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By Tony Abbott
(2014)
Evermoor
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
British suspense series is safe pick for tweens.
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Network: Disney Channel
(2014)
Ambassador
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Complex adventure mixes immigration issues, space travel.
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By William Alexander
(2014)
"Shouldn't You Be in School?": All the Wrong Questions, Book 3
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Snicket trails an arsonist in compelling installment.
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By Lemony Snicket
(2014)
Magic in the Mix
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Exciting time-travel sequel has big ideas, mild peril.
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By Annie Barrows
(2014)
Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Kids' quest for missing parents goes to Egypt in fun sequel.
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By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
(2014)
R.L. Stine's Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Bland R.L. Stine entry is more silly than spooky.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
The Zoo at the Edge of the World
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Bullied kid talks with animals in colonial fantasy tale.
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By Eric Kahn Gale
(2014)
Sisters
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Funny, moving memoir should appeal to younger comics fans.
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By Raina Telgemeier
(2014)
Editors' pick
A Horse Called Hero
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
This exciting, moving novel of a brother, a sister, and their beloved horse entangled in World War II is a real gem for all, not only horse lovers.
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By Sam Angus
(2014)
Heaven Is for Real
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Extremely earnest drama explores issues of family and faith.
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On DVD/Streaming
(2014)
Bunks
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Zombies at camp offer mischief, light scares for kids.
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Network: Disney XD
(2014)
The Luck Uglies
AGE
9
QUALITY
 
Strong heroine faces monsters and mayhem in fun fantasy.
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By Paul Durham
(2014)

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