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BOOKS FOR CHILDREN - Ages: 9-12
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THE AMBER SPYGLASS
by Philip Pullman
Random House
ISBN: 0679879269
Fans of the HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy won't be disappointed with this final book. Lyra and Will travel between many worlds, in the end setting out to make their most haunting discovery yet, a discovery that will forever change their lives.
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ANGEL ON THE SQUARE
by Gloria Whelan
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060290307
ANGEL ON THE SQUARE brings history alive through Katya, a girl entering her teen years in the turbulent times just before the Russian revolution.
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THE GAWGON AND THE BOY
by Lloyd Alexander
Dutton
ISBN: 0525466770
As David recovers from a serious illness, he needs to stay out of school and be tutored. Just when David imagines that the tutor will be strict and crabby, he's pleasantly surprised when Aunt Annie turns out to be his most amazing --- and most fun --- teacher ever.
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MIRACLE'S BOYS
by Jacqueline Woodson
Putnam
ISBN: 0399231137
Author Woodson has a wonderful talent for writing about kids in tough situations---and the three orphaned brothers in this tale certainly are in one.
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SLAP YOUR SIDES
by M. E. Kerr
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060294817
There have been many tributes to the veterans of World War II, but this troubling and enlightening book tells the story of brothers Jubal and Bud, and how their lives change when Bud refuses to serve in the army because of their Quaker religious beliefs.
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TAGGERUNG
by Brian Jacques
Philomel
ISBN: 0399237208
TAGGERUNG is the 14th Redwall adventure, by bestselling author Brian Jacques, and it's got everything a Redwall lover could want---evil weasels, a fiesty mouse and a prophecy!
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THE TIGER RISING
by Kate DiCamillo
Candlewick
ISBN: 0763609110
Twelve-year-old Rob and his best friend Sistine face big decisions when Rob discovers a caged tiger in the Florida woods one morning. A great story of friendship, trust and powerful emotions from the author of BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE.
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