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  • When We Wuz Famous

    Gritty, moving tale of boy trying to escape his barrio past.
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    By Greg Takoudes
  • Dark Triumph: His Fair Assassin, Book 2

    Beautiful, violent story of medieval love and tragedy.
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    14
     
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    By Robin LaFevers
  • The Ultra Violets

    Fast-paced girl-power confection made for superhero fans.
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    8
     
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    By Sophie Bell
  • Clockwork Princess: Infernal Devices, Book 3

    Enthralling trilogy conclusion tugs at the heartstrings.
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    14
     
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    By Cassandra Clare
  • Return to Exile: The Hunter Chronicles, Book 1

    Monster-hunter series too complex for younger fantasy fans.
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    10
     
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    By E. J. Patten
  • The Dark

    Clever story of a boy who conquers his fear of the dark.
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    3
     
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    By Lemony Snicket
  • Impostor

    Someone sees through Vee's eyes in taut thriller sequel.
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    14
     
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    By Jill Hathaway
  • MILA 2.0

    Teen girl finds she's an android in tense sci-fi tale.
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    13
     
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    By Debra Driza
  • Hold Fast

    Touching story of resourceful girl solving a family mystery.
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    10
     
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    By Blue Balliett
  • Poison

    Fun, fast-paced fantasy with potion-packing heroine.
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    12
     
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    By Bridget Zinn
  • Through the Ever Night: Under the Never Sky, Book 2

    Second volume of dystopian adventure/romance loses momentum.
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    14
     
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    By Veronica Rossi
  • I Represent Sean Rosen

    Smart story of a kid pitching a movie idea to Hollywood.
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    10
     
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    By Jeff Baron
  • Otis and the Puppy

    Gentle hero faces fear to help friend in lovely book.
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    3
     
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    By Loren Long
  • Unremembered

    Teen amnesiac a little too perfect in sci-fi adventure.
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    12
     
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  • Through the Skylight

    Suspenseful time-travel tale explores rich culture, history.
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    9
     
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    By Ian Baucom
  • Ghoulish Song

    Brave girl shines in exciting companion to Goblin Secrets.
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    8
     
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    By William Alexander
  • Better Nate Than Ever

    Terrific tale of misfit taking bold step to remake his life.
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    10
     
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    By Tim Federle
  • Pulse

    Tale of girl who moves things with her mind builds slowly.
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    13
     
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    By Patrick Carman
  • Fuse: The Pure Trilogy, Book 2

    Post-apocalyptic story has great characters; still gruesome.
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    13
     
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    By Julianna Baggott
  • Chasing the Prophecy: Beyonders, Book 3

    Satisfying finale to long but inventive fantasy series.
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    10
     
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    By Brandon Mull
  • Boy21

    Gripping, heartfelt coming-of-age tale sure to hook teens.
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    12
     
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    By Matthew Quick
  • Pure

    Gritty post-apocalyptic story with strong heroine.
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    13
     
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    By Julianna Baggott
  • Revenge of the Girl With the Great Personality

    Exploration of beauty and pagents delivers mixed message.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Elizabeth Eulberg
  • Beautiful Chaos: The Caster Chronicles, Book 3

    More black magic, less exciting action in third outing.
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    13
     
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    By Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
  • The Second Spy: The Books of Elsewhere, Book 3

    Third in series serves up mix of magic, suspense, and heart.
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    9
     
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    By Jacqueline West