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Wonderstruck
age 9+
Inventive story of runaways in New York, 50 years apart.
By Brian Selznick
(2011)
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The Penderwicks at Point Mouette
age 9+
Old-fashioned charmer will appeal to the whole family.
By Jeanne Birdsall
(2011)
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The Christmas Bunny
age 9+
Tearjerker wraps emotional themes in spiritual message.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2011)
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Savannah Smiles
age 9+
Slapstick adventure sweet, but treats running away lightly.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1982)
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America the Wild with Casey Anderson
age 9+
Informative wildlife series about elusive animals.
Network: NatGeoWild
(2012)
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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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Neversink
age 9+
Epic story of a brave puffin fighting to save his homeland.
By Barry Wolverton
(2012)
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The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict
age 9+
Smart kids, lessons in Mysterious Benedict Society prequel.
By Trenton Lee Stewart
(2012)
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Blubber
age 9+
Honest novel shows brutality of grade school bullying.
By Judy Blume
(1974)
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Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
age 9+
Realistic story about friendship and facing fears.
By Judy Blume
(1972)
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A Town Called Panic
age 9+
Stop-motion comedy adventure with subtitles, a few curses.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2009)
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The Magic of Belle Isle
age 9+
Family drama has syrupy plot but fabulous performances.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2012)
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Ungifted
age 9+
Wacky mayhem fills tale of troublemaker in genius academy.
By Gordon Korman
(2012)
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Malcolm at Midnight
age 9+
Exciting story of misunderstood rat who becomes a hero.
By W.H. Beck
(2012)
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The Great Unexpected
age 9+
Romantic tale blends fantasy, reality, family mystery.
By Sharon Creech
(2012)
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Under Wildwood: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book 2
age 9+
Whimsical fantasy sequel falls short of original.
By Colin Meloy
(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 Peculiar
age 9+
Half-faery boy fights to save his sister in magical fantasy.
By Stefan Bachmann
(2012)
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Frontier Earth Presented by Walmart
age 9+
Unusual animals are educational, but some are harmed or die.
Network: Animal Planet
(2012)
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A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel
age 9+
Sensitive adaptation of classic sci-fi adventure.
By Madeleine L'Engle, Hope Larson
(2012)
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