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written for ages 11-14
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Mara, Daughter of the Nile
Margaret Hannon | 20 Jul 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
A tale of intrigue and romance in ancient Egypt.
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The 100 Cupboards Series
Jennifer Minicus | 15 Jul 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
I do not usually enjoy creepy stories, but
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Adam of the Road
Margaret Hannon | 13 Jul 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
Life in thirteenth century England comes alive in this Newbery Medal winner.
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A Hero for WondLa
Jennifer Minicus | 3 Jul 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
Mother Earth rescues Eva Nine in her next adventure.
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Peter Raven: Under Fire
Tim Golden | 26 Jun 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
There's action, there's romance, there's an insanely villainous count.
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The Pendragon Series
Tim Golden | 18 Jun 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
A poorly written popular series.
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The Door in the Wall
Jennifer Minicus | 24 May 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
This classic Newbery winner teaches some important lessons.
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Heroes of Olympus Series
Tim Golden | 23 May 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
More of the same.
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On the Wings of Heroes
Margaret Hannon | 15 May 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
Davy Bowman is the luckiest of boys.
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Operation Red Jericho
Tim Golden | 7 May 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
This book presents the start of an adventure for a brother and sister in their teens.
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The Golden Goblet
Jennifer Minicus | 6 May 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
Eloise McGraw brings to life the days of Ancient Egypt.
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Second Fiddle
Clare Cannon | 21 Apr 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
A beautiful story of friendship, of heroism, of art, music, culture and creativity all threaded together in one amazing adventure.
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Moonfleet
Tim Golden | 30 Mar 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
A tale in the mould of Stevenson or Scott.
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13 Gifts (Birthdays #3)
Clare Cannon | 11 Mar 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
The tweens become teens in the next instalment of this great series for girls.
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Mission Telemark
Tim Golden | 8 Mar 2012
written for ages 11-14 | not recommended
A disappointing mixture of kids' caper and wartime resistance.
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Summer of the Monkeys
Jennifer Minicus | 6 Mar 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
More laughs than
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Dead End in Norvelt
Jennifer Minicus | 22 Feb 2012
written for ages 11-14 | not recommended
Since last year's Newbery winner was so exceptional, I had high expectations for this year's choice. I was disappointed.
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Alex Rider Series
Maryana Garcia | 13 Feb 2012
written for ages 11-14 | acceptable
Alex Rider, with all its weaknesses, is better than I thought.
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