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  • Destiny, Rewritten

    Utterly charming tale of Berkeley girl in search of father.
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    9
     
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    By Kathryn Fitzmaurice
  • Eighth Grade Is Making Me Sick: Ginny Davis's Year in Stuff

    Scrapbook-style sequel tells girl's heartfelt story.
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    10
     
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    By Jennifer L. Holm
  • Tiger Eyes

    Powerful novel examines teen's world of grief.
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    15
     
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    By Judy Blume
  • Penelope Crumb

    Clever novel connects family history with self-acceptance.
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    8
     
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    By Shawn K. Stout
  • Olivia Bean Trivia Queen

    Fun story of tween girl getting her shot on Jeopardy!
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    8
     
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    By Donna Gephart
  • Penny and Her Song

    Adorable mouse learns patience waiting to sing for family.
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    4
     
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    By Kevin Henkes
  • Kindred Souls

    Gentle tale of a boy fulfilling his grandfather's last wish.
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    8
     
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    By Patricia MacLachlan
  • Dead to You

    Thought-provoking story of abducted teen who returns.
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    14
     
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    By Lisa McMann
  • The Lost Songs

    Compelling story of Southern teen surviving druggie mom.
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    12
     
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    By Caroline B. Cooney
  • The Penderwicks at Point Mouette

    Old-fashioned charmer will appeal to the whole family.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Jeanne Birdsall
  • Double Fudge

    Hilarious, willful Fudge meets his match.
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    8
     
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    By Judy Blume
  • Fudge-a-Mania

    Funny, realistic family takes Fudge on vacation.
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    8
     
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    By Judy Blume
  • Superfudge

    Funny, honest novel pokes fun at sibling rivalry.
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    8
     
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    By Judy Blume
  • Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

    Toddler's antics annoy his brother but amuse readers.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Judy Blume
  • Surviving the Applewhites

    Lighthearted tale of eccentric family's creative homeschool.
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    10
     
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    By Stephanie S. Tolan
  • A Raisin in the Sun

    Explosive play shows hopes, struggles of urban black family.
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    13
     
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    By Lorraine Hansberry
  • Todd's TV

    A cautionary tale about a kid who watches too much TV. (Spoiler alert: It'll make you want to turn off the tube!)
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    4
     
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    By James Proimos
  • Dad and Pop
    Celebrates a girl's relationship with her dad and stepdad.
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    5
     
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    By Kelly Bennett
  • Remembering Mrs. Rossi
    A gentle, honest look at healing after a parent's death.
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    8
     
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    By Amy Hest
  • One Crazy Summer

    This story explores the journey -- both physical and emotional -- made by three girls to visit their long-lost mother.
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    11
     
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    By Rita Williams-Garcia
  • Heart of a Shepherd

    In this exceptional novel, a young boy struggles to work his family's ranch and become a decent, strong person.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Roseanne Parry
  • Crow Call

    By following a father-daughter relationship, this book may have special appeal for a child whose parent has been away.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Lois Lowry
  • Eidi: The Children of Crow Cove, Book 2
    Quiet story of independent girl has mature themes.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Bodil Bredsdorff
  • The Everafter
    Mystery, not misery, at heart of this dead teen narrative.
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    14
     
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    By Amy Huntley
  • Wild Girl
    Horse tale with more depth and a strong girl lead.
    AGE
    9
     
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