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Video Review: Holiday Reading for Teens and Young Adults

Clare Cannon | 29 June 2012
written for ages 15-18 | recommended
published in 1859-2012
Entertaining summer (or winter) reading for the holidays.

Peter Raven: Under Fire

Tim Golden | 26 June 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
published in 2007 (2005)
There's action, there's romance, there's an insanely villainous count.

Mildred D. Taylor’s Short Stories

Jennifer Minicus | 24 June 2012
written for ages 7-10 | recommended
Mildred Talyor has written several books based on her family's history.

The Pendragon Series

Tim Golden | 18 June 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
published in 2010 (2003)
A poorly written popular series.

The Winged Watchman

Margaret Hannon | 16 June 2012
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
published in 1997 (1962)
A story of patriotism, faith and family.

Horten’s Miraculous Mechanisms

Jennifer Minicus | 12 June 2012
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
published in 2012
Stuart anticipates a boring summer, but is in for a big surprise.

The Penderwicks

Tim Golden | 10 June 2012
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
published in 2007 (2005)
A charming story about four sisters and a new friend.

The Invisible Detective Series

Tim Golden | 06 June 2012
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
published in 2007 (2003)
Arthur Drake discovers his counterpart's diary in an antiques shop in the late 20th century.

Gone Away Lake

Jennifer Minicus | 02 June 2012
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
published in 2000 (1957)
A delightfully innocent story.

 
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