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There's Something About Sweetie
age 12+
It's what's on the inside that matters in sweet romcom.
By Sandhya Menon
(2019)
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White Rose
age 12+
Intense, inspiring story of students who defied the Nazis.
By Kip Wilson
(2019)
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
age 12+
Intense, over-full sequel has lots of wizarding violence.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2018)
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Darius the Great Is Not Okay
age 12+
Unforgettable, heartwarming story of friendship and family.
By Adib Khorram
(2018)
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Vanity Fair
age 12+
Bland literary adaptation even dulls edgy protagonist.
Network: Amazon Prime Video
(2018)
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The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
age 12+
Clever retelling of horror classic from female perspective.
By Kiersten White
(2018)
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Jazz Owls: A Novel of the Zoot Suit Riots
age 12+
Vibrant novel in verse shows anti-Latino racism in '40s L.A.
By Margarita Engle
(2018)
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Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam
age 12+
Powerful, intimate must-read account of the Vietnam War.
By Elizabeth Partridge
(2018)
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Goosebumps HorrorTown
age 12+
Quirky but repetitive creepshow sim has heavy consumer push.
Devices: iPhone, iPad, Android
(2018)
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Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America
age 12+
Compelling history brings the Great Depression to life.
By Marc Favreau
(2018)
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Moss
age 12+
Charming VR story immerses players in a living fairy tale.
Platforms: PlayStation VR
(2018)
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Living Biblically
age 12+
Book adaptation disappoints but brings faith to forefront.
Network: CBS
(2018)
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The Girl Without Hands Movie Poster Image
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The Girl Without Hands
age 12+
Hand-drawn Brothers Grimm retelling is dark, powerful.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2017)
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What the Night Sings
age 12+
Powerful story of teen girl's life after the Holocaust.
By Vesper Stamper
(2018)
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Watched
age 12+
Compelling tale of Muslim teen's dilemma informing for cops.
By Marina Budhos
(2016)
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Piper
age 12+
Dark, violent retelling of creepy legend has gorgeous art.
By Jay Asher, Jessica Freeburg
(2017)
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The Shack
age 12+
Sentimental faith-based adaptation explores grief, healing.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2017)
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Anne with an E
age 12+
Dark, intense Green Gables retelling not for all Anne fans.
Network: Netflix
(2017)
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A Monster Calls
age 12+
Heartrending adaptation explores the enormity of grief.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2016)
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
age 12+
Delightful but dark Potter prequel is more grown-up.
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(Release Year: 2016)
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