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not recommended
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The Stravaganza Series
Tim Golden | 28 Feb 2013
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
A series about the avenues of escape people choose when faced with difficulties.
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The 2013 Newbery Medal Winner
Clare Cannon | 30 Jan 2013
written for ages 9-12 | not recommended
As a warm-hearted animal adventure, Katherine Applegate's "The One and Only Ivan" is a worthy tale. But it doesn't stop there.
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The Sterkarm Handshake
Tim Golden | 20 Jan 2013
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
The Time Tube allows people from the 21st century to travel to the 16th.
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The Midwife's Apprentice
Margaret Hannon | 25 Sep 2012
written for ages 9-12 | not recommended
I like to think that a Newbery award winning book is a sure bet.
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Shadowmancer
Tim Golden | 20 Sep 2012
written for ages 11-14 | not recommended
A somewhat confusing fantasy.
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Postcards from No Man's Land
Tim Golden | 8 Jul 2012
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Winner of both the Michael J. Printz and Carnegie Medals? This reviewer has a different take on this book.
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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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The House of Special Purpose
Maryana Garcia | 4 Mar 2012
written for ages 18 + | not recommended
With such a talented author, I was expecting more.
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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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Midnight in Austenland
Clare Cannon | 31 Jan 2012
written for ages 18 + | not recommended
A great children's author takes inspiration from an old favourite... and kills it.
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Map of Nowhere
Tim Golden | 12 Jan 2012
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Nick is forced by his brother's gang to engage in illegal activity.
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The Demonata Series
Tim Golden | 27 Nov 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
It you have any reservations about demons or black magic, walk away from this book.
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Prized (Birthmarked #2)
Clare Cannon | 8 Nov 2011
written for ages 18 + | not recommended
Oh the grief when a treasured first book has a sequel that breaks your heart.
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A Little Love Song
Tim Golden | 1 Nov 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Rose and Diana are left chaperoned after their aunt is taken ill.
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The Left Hand of Darkness
Tim Golden | 19 Oct 2011
written for ages 15-18 | not recommended
An intriguing story suitable only for mature teenagers and adults.
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A Day No Pigs Would Die
Jennifer Minicus | 7 Oct 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Why is it that in the 1970's this sort of book always seemed to win awards?
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The Children of Crow Cove Series
Jennifer Minicus | 17 Aug 2011
written for ages 9-12 | not recommended
I don't usually mind dreary stories, but I had a hard time keeping track of which man fathered which children in this series.
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The FitzOsbornes in Exile
Jennifer Minicus | 13 Jul 2011
written for ages 15-18 | not recommended
Jane Austen meets Madame Bovary in Michelle Cooper's second Montmaray Journal.
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