Young Adult Fiction
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The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan - Book Review
Experience the long awaited battle between Kronos and his monster army and Percy Jackson and the Olympians in Rick Riordan's final book, The Last Olympian.
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The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan - Book Review
Rick Riordan's bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians books just keep getting better and better.
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The Best of Harry Potter's World According to a 12-Year-Old
When you live, breathe and sleep Harry Potter as this 12-year-old fan does, be prepared for an onslaught of words that most adults cannot even pronounce.
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I, Q (Book Two: The White House) by Roland Smith
Q. and Angela's adventures continue in this thrill filled book for young Adults.
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The Titan's Curse Book Review (Percy Jackson & the Olympians #3)
Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, is a master of his craft.
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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters Book Review
The second book in the best-selling Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, The Sea of Monsters, is a step up from The Lightning Thief.
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Fun Books About Vampires for Middle Grade Kids
Check out these books about vampires that offer both an old-fashioned story about creatures of the night and a refreshingly offbeat comic vampire book.
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Review of Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick
In the cold climates of the far North, a young boy fights for survival in Marcus Sedgwick's breathless thriller, Revolver
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Review of The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness
Patrick Ness has already won the Costa Book Award for The Ask and the Answer and is now in line for the Carnegie Children's Prize for best book of 2010
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Review of The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
A boy and his talking dog race for survival through the gritty fantasy world of Patrick Ness' novel for young teens, The Knife of Never Letting Go
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Review of The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
A boy named Nobody stars in Gaiman's Carnegie Award winning, The Graveyard Book, a fast-paced thriller for young teens full of intrigue and surprise.
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Language Play in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Carroll makes a contrast between the absurdity of the plot and the rationality behind the character's comprehension of Alice's language.
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A Not-So-Unfortunate Series by Lemony Snicket
Time and again throughout A Series of Unfortunate Events, the author urges readers to quit reading his books. It's a good thing that his fans didn't listen.
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The Witness Tree and the Shadow of the Noose
Can twelve year old Jake Salmon convince his family there is a ghost haunting their house?
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Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer – Review
Hope Was Here, the 2001 Newbery-award winning book by Joan Bauer, may be one of the best-written books of children's literature this past decade.
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Little Women Revisited
Little Women has provided entertainment and enjoyment for over one hundred years. The novel is well-respected, but certain ideologies work against the equality of women.
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I, Q (Book One: Independence Hall)
Kids love books of suspense and thrill. Roland Smith's newest series offers both.
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Diary of Wimpy Kid – Dog Days – Book Review
Adrian Mole, Bridget Jones and Samuel Pepys are no match for Greg Heffley, the self-involved teen journaller. Let's be clear - it's a journal, not a diary.
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Great Read-aloud History Stories
Most families have at least one history buff. Here's a list of books designed to encourage lovers of American history to become voracious readers.
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Great Read-aloud Adventure Stories
Now that you're enjoying reading aloud with your family, here's another list.
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