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Inventing Elliot
Tim Golden | 31 Jul 2011
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
Elliot Sutton is a bullied schoolboy who tries to reinvent himself when he moves to a new school in a new area.
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The Casson Family Series
Tim Golden | 23 Jul 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended with reservations
The Casson family copes with everday life, their friends and each other.
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Here Lies Arthur
Tim Golden | 27 May 2011
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
A revisionist take on the Arthurian canon suggests the truth behind the magical elements of the stories.
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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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Goodnight, Mr. Tom
Tim Golden | 10 Apr 2011
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
The heart of a crusty old widower melts when he gets to know a young, abused boy.
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The Willoughbys: taking a send-up too far?
Clare Cannon | 23 Mar 2011
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
This tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature may be best appreciated by adults.
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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 Missing Link Trilogy
Tim Golden | 15 Feb 2011
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
The sci-fi series involves genetic manipulation of both animals and humans.
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Cosmic
Jennifer Minicus | 29 Nov 2010
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
This light-hearted science fiction book made Amazon's "Best of 2010" list.
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A Brief History of Montmaray
Jennifer Minicus | 2 Nov 2010
written for ages 15-18 | recommended with reservations
If you thought the era of the gothic novel was over, think again.
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The Death Collector
Tim Golden | 24 Oct 2010
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
Grotesque scenes, a fraudulent séance and lethal violence make this a less than ideal choice for young teens.
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The Dark is Rising
Tim Golden | 13 Oct 2010
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
Susan Cooper's fantasy series is a little above the average "boy with special powers" story.
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The Babysitters' Club
Tim Golden | 12 Aug 2010
written for ages 9-12 | recommended with reservations
A thirteen year old babysitter starts a club to provide child care for neighbors.
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The Silver Blade
Clare Cannon | 6 Jul 2010
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
Historical fantasy set in the French Revolution.
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Escape by Sea
Jennifer Minicus | 4 Jun 2010
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
Sara, a young Carthaginian woman, flees her home as the Romans attack her city and successfully maintains her merchant father's business during wartime.
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The Princetta
Jennifer Minicus | 2 Jun 2010
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
Malva is a rebellious teenager who decides to run away.
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