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written for ages 9-12
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Understood Betsy
Jennifer Minicus | 23 Jun 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
This classic story about growing-up demonstrates that human nature has not changed much in the last century.
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I, Juan de Pareja
Clare Cannon | 11 Jun 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
A sensitive fictional account of the life of Juan de Pareja, slave of the painter Velaszquez.
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The Wonder of Charlie Anne
Jennifer Minicus | 1 Jun 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
Sometimes being a good friend means taking risks.
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What Katy Did Series
Tim Golden | 18 May 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
Katy is a twelve year old who has an accident through her own disobedience.
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The Enormous Egg
Jennifer Minicus | 16 May 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Every boy knows that dinosaurs are related to birds, but who would expect one to hatch from a chicken's egg?
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The Great Brain
Jennifer Minicus | 13 May 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended with reservations
John D. Fitzgerald has written a book that is "one hundred percent boy".
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Noah Barleywater Runs Away
Maryana Garcia | 27 Apr 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
John Boyne's new fairy tale has the marks of a true classic.
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The Harry Potter Series
Tm Golden | 27 Apr 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Tim Golden weighs in on this exceptionally popular series.
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Walls Within Walls
Jennifer Minicus | 17 Apr 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Moving to a new home can be challenging, especially if there is a mystery imbedded in the walls of your new bedroom.
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The Everest Series
Jennifer Minicus | 31 Mar 2011
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
A team of teens finds high adventure on Mt. Everest.
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Frozen in Time
Tim Golden | 15 Mar 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
What would you do if you found your aunt and uncle had been frozen over fifty years ago?
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Framed
Tim Golden | 4 Mar 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Exiled art from London's National Gallery transforms a small Welsh village in Frank Cottrell Boyce's quirky novel.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Maryana Garcia | 22 Feb 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended with reservations
Humorous, unpredictable and fast paced, this series provides young readers with the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of mythology.
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The Land of Elyon Series
Jennifer Minicus | 20 Feb 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Fantasy and allegory fans alike will enjoy Patrick Carman's simple story about a land of talking animals and giants.
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The Fire Within
Tim Golden | 8 Feb 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Lightweight and quirky, this book is good for children who enjoy animal fantasy stories.
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The Exiles
Tim Golden | 31 Dec 2010
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
This series depicts four sisters with a warm, natural relationship.
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Esperanza Rising
Tim Golden | 19 Dec 2010
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
Esperanza is the 13 year old daughter of a well-to-do Mexican farmer who must endure adversity and hardship when the family is unexpectedly impoverished.
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A Certain Music
Clare Cannon | 25 Nov 2010
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
This is one of those special stories that brings heart into history, giving new poignancy to something you’ve known a long time.
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The Divide
Tim Golden | 15 Nov 2010
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Accidentally crossing "The Divide", Felix finds himself in a mythical world.
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