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written for ages 11-14
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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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The Boy Soldier Series
Tim Golden | 5 Feb 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
Standard military thriller requiring little interference from the reader's intelligence.
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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Clare Cannon | 16 Jan 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
This original book will inspire a real interest in nature and science, and will particularly appeal to children who love the outdoors.
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The Queen's Thief Series
Maryana Garcia | 7 Jan 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
Gen is a thief and proud of it.
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Heart of a Samurai
Jennifer Minicus | 28 Oct 2011
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
A Newberry Honor book based on a true story.
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The Larklight Series
Tim Golden | 12 Oct 2011
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
A brilliantly imaginative science fiction series.
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Airman
Maryana Garcia | 19 Sep 2011
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
Conor Broekhart was born to fly.
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