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The Nerdy Dozen, Book 1

age 8+

Spy-kid series kicks off with goofy plot, high-tech fun.

By Jeff Miller

(2014)

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Absolutely Almost

age 8+

Sweet, funny, poignant tale of struggling 10-year-old.

By Lisa Graff

(2014)

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Elvis and the Underdogs: Secrets, Secret Service, and Room Service

age 8+

Frail boy and huge talking dog reunite in D.C. adventure.

By Jenny Lee

(2014)

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Flights and Chimes and Mysterious Times

age 8+

Clockwork fantasy adventure is delightful but a bit dark.

By Emma Trevayne

(2014)

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Minion

age 8+

Terrific page-turner has it all: action, humor, and heart.

By John David Anderson

(2014)

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Blood Diaries: Tales of a 6th-Grade Vampire

age 8+

Kid vampire tale has a light but delightfully gross touch.

By Marissa Moss

(2014)

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Here Be Monsters! The Ratbridge Chronicles, Book 1

age 8+

Friendly monsters help boy in quirky, wildly whimsical tale.

By Alan Snow

(2006)

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Watch Out, Hollywood!: More Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child

age 8+

Engaging sequel explores ambition, cyberbullying.

By Maria T. Lennon

(2014)

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Galaxy's Most Wanted, Book 1

age 8+

Summer camp gets alien visitors in silly, fun adventure.

By John Kloepfer

(2014)

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The Terror of the Southlands: The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, Book 2

age 8+

Girl battles scallywags, ball gowns in fast-paced sequel.

By Caroline Carlson

(2014)

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Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms

age 8+

Memorable heroine, lush writing weave a captivating spell.

By Katherine Rundell

(2014)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

age 8+

Family road trip goes hilariously awry in 9th installment.

By Jeff Kinney

(2014)

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The Map to Everywhere

age 8+

Thrilling fantasy series opener makes a great read-aloud.

By Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis

(2014)

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Absolutely Truly: A Pumpkin Falls Mystery

age 8+

Mildly entertaining tween mystery falls short in resolution.

By Heather Vogel Frederick

(2014)

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House of Robots, Book 1

age 8+

Mild story a winner for reluctant-reader robot fans.

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein

(2014)

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Randi Rhodes Ninja Detective: The Sweetest Heist in History

age 8+

Action-packed sequel has more mystery and depth.

By Octavia Spencer

(2015)

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The Courage of Cat Campbell

age 8+

Appealing tale of would-be witch has laughs, insights.

By Natasha Lowe

(2015)

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Welcome to Normal: The Quirks, Book 1

age 8+

Light magic, real emotion in tale of quirky family.

By Erin Soderberg

(2013)

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The Terrible Two, Book 1

age 8+

Zany fun, great writing in smart prankster tale with heart.

By Mac Barnett, Jory John

(2015)

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My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth

age 8+

Inspirational and informative intro to an American hero.

By Ann Turner

(2015)

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