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highly recommended
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The Yearling
Jennifer Minicus | 20 Apr 2012
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
I have a weakness for coming of age stories.
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Shooting Kabul
Jennifer Minicus | 16 Apr 2012
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
A wonderful story about family loyalty.
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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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Summer of the Monkeys
Jennifer Minicus | 6 Mar 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
More laughs than
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
Tim Golden | 27 Feb 2012
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
A gentle story highlighting the love of a mother for her children.
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The Little Refugee
Clare Cannon | 19 Feb 2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Anh's true story is an outstanding one to share with young readers.
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A Waltz for Matilda
Clare Cannon | 14 Feb 2012
written for ages 15-18 | highly recommended
A fun, engaging, and edifying historical novel for teens and young adults.
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The Boy Who Wanted to Cook
Clare Cannon | 7 Feb 2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
As refined and cultural yet relate-able as a picture book can be.
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The Dante Club
Maryana Garcia | 28 Jan 2012
written for ages 18 + | highly recommended
...without a doubt, the most clever novel I have read in a year.
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The Land
Jennifer Minicus | 14 Jan 2012
written for ages 15-18 | highly recommended
This Coretta Scott King Award winner is a prequel to "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."
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Finally!
Clare Cannon | 9 Jan 2012
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
For young adolescents who need a good laugh.
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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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Small Acts of Amazing Courage
Clare Cannon | 2 Jan 2012
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
One of those little books that is well worth reading.
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Lorna Doone
Tim Golden | 7 Dec 2011
written for ages 15-18 | highly recommended
A classic romance story.
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A Virginia Lee Burton Treasury
Jennifer Minicus | 16 Nov 2011
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
It is never too early to begin teaching virtue.
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A Little Lower Than the Angels
Tim Golden | 24 Oct 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
Gabriel is an eleven-year-old apprenticed to a greedy stonemason during the years of the Black Death.
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Tom's Midnight Garden
Jennifer Minicus | 16 Oct 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
Sometimes dreams are so vivid they seem real.
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The Highwayman's Footsteps
Maryana Garcia | 2 Oct 2011
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
A book inspired by Alfred Noyes' poem.
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The Lantern Bearers
Tim Golden | 28 Sep 2011
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
Aquila's soul-searching travels conclude Sutlciff's Roman Britain Trilogy.
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