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Book Club Picks for Ages 9-12

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Books to encourage thoughtful discussion. Ages 9-12.

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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

by Morpurgo, Michael

Book - 2006

When Boowie reads the diary that his grandmother sends him, he learns of her childhood in World War II England when American and British soldiers practice...Show more When Boowie reads the diary that his grandmother sends him, he learns of her childhood in World War II England when American and British soldiers practiced for D-Day's invasion in the area of her home, and about her beloved cat, Adolphus Tip. Ages 8-12. Show less

When Boowie reads the diary that his grandmother sends him, he learns of her childhood in World War II England when American and British soldiers practice...Show more When Boowie reads the diary that his grandmother sends him, he learns of her childhood in World War II England when American and British soldiers practiced for D-Day's invasion in the area of her home, and about her beloved cat, Adolphus Tip. Ages 8-12. Show less

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The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had

The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had

by Levine, Kristin

Book - 2009

In Moundville, Alabama, in 1917, twelve-year-old Dit hopes the new postmaster will have a son his age, but instead he meets Emma, who is black, and their ...Show more In Moundville, Alabama, in 1917, twelve-year-old Dit hopes the new postmaster will have a son his age, but instead he meets Emma, who is black, and their friendship challenges accepted ways of thinking, leading them to save the life of a condemned man. Ages 10 and up. Show less

In Moundville, Alabama, in 1917, twelve-year-old Dit hopes the new postmaster will have a son his age, but instead he meets Emma, who is black, and their ...Show more In Moundville, Alabama, in 1917, twelve-year-old Dit hopes the new postmaster will have a son his age, but instead he meets Emma, who is black, and their friendship challenges accepted ways of thinking, leading them to save the life of a condemned man. Ages 10 and up. Show less

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The Boy on the Porch

The Boy on the Porch

by Creech, Sharon

Book - 2013

"One day a young couple wakes to find a boy asleep on their porch. Unable to speak, the boy cannot explain his history. What kind of people would lea...Show more "One day a young couple wakes to find a boy asleep on their porch. Unable to speak, the boy cannot explain his history. What kind of people would leave their child with strangers? All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for this boy. As their connection to him grows, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family, but how long can their happiness last?"-- From dust jacket flap. Ages 9-12. Show less

"One day a young couple wakes to find a boy asleep on their porch. Unable to speak, the boy cannot explain his history. What kind of people would lea...Show more "One day a young couple wakes to find a boy asleep on their porch. Unable to speak, the boy cannot explain his history. What kind of people would leave their child with strangers? All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for this boy. As their connection to him grows, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family, but how long can their happiness last?"-- From dust jacket flap. Ages 9-12. Show less

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The Candy Shop War

The Candy Shop War

by Mull, Brandon

Book - 2007

When fifth-graders Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon meet the owner of the new candy store in town and are given a magical candy that endows them with supe...Show more When fifth-graders Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon meet the owner of the new candy store in town and are given a magical candy that endows them with super powers, they find that along with its benefits there are also dangerous consequences. Ages 8-12. Show less

When fifth-graders Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon meet the owner of the new candy store in town and are given a magical candy that endows them with supe...Show more When fifth-graders Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon meet the owner of the new candy store in town and are given a magical candy that endows them with super powers, they find that along with its benefits there are also dangerous consequences. Ages 8-12. Show less

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Countdown

Countdown

by Wiles, Deborah

Book - 2010

It's 1962 and it seems the whole country is living in fear and Franny Chapman just wants some peace which is hard to get when her best friend is feuding ...Show more It's 1962 and it seems the whole country is living in fear and Franny Chapman just wants some peace which is hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting an old war in his head. Ages 9-12. Show less

It's 1962 and it seems the whole country is living in fear and Franny Chapman just wants some peace which is hard to get when her best friend is feuding ...Show more It's 1962 and it seems the whole country is living in fear and Franny Chapman just wants some peace which is hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting an old war in his head. Ages 9-12. Show less

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The Dragon's Child

The Dragon's Child

A Story of Angel Island

by Yep, Laurence

Book - 2008

Ten-year-old Gim Lew leaves his village in China to accompany his father to America, but before they go he must prepare to pass a grueling test--without s...Show more Ten-year-old Gim Lew leaves his village in China to accompany his father to America, but before they go he must prepare to pass a grueling test--without stuttering--at California's Angel Island, where officials strive to keep out unwanted immigrants. Ages 8-10. Show less

Ten-year-old Gim Lew leaves his village in China to accompany his father to America, but before they go he must prepare to pass a grueling test--without s...Show more Ten-year-old Gim Lew leaves his village in China to accompany his father to America, but before they go he must prepare to pass a grueling test--without stuttering--at California's Angel Island, where officials strive to keep out unwanted immigrants. Ages 8-10. Show less

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Eager

Eager

by Fox, Helen

Book - 2004

It's the end of the 21st century where technocrats rule and robots take care of humans’ every need; your house watches you, knows your secrets, and talks to you, and your closest friend can be—a machine? Ages 8-12. It's the end of the 21st century where technocrats rule and robots take care of humans’ every need; your house watches you, knows your secrets, and talks to you, and your closest friend can be—a machine? Ages 8-12. Show less

It's the end of the 21st century where technocrats rule and robots take care of humans’ every need; your house watches you, knows your secrets, and talks to you, and your closest friend can be—a machine? Ages 8-12. It's the end of the 21st century where technocrats rule and robots take care of humans’ every need; your house watches you, knows your secrets, and talks to you, and your closest friend can be—a machine? Ages 8-12. Show less

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Esperanza Rising

Esperanza Rising

by Ryan, Pam Muñoz

Book - 2000

Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of California, where they must ada...Show more Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression. Ages 9-12. Show less

Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of California, where they must ada...Show more Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression. Ages 9-12. Show less

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Every Soul A Star

Every Soul A Star

A Novel

by Mass, Wendy

Book - 2008

Brought together to watch a rare solar eclipse at the isolated Moon Shadow Campground, Ally, Bree, and Jack may have arrived as strangers but the experien...Show more Brought together to watch a rare solar eclipse at the isolated Moon Shadow Campground, Ally, Bree, and Jack may have arrived as strangers but the experience of what they witness makes them connect with each other in ways they could have never imagined. Ages 9-12. Show less

Brought together to watch a rare solar eclipse at the isolated Moon Shadow Campground, Ally, Bree, and Jack may have arrived as strangers but the experien...Show more Brought together to watch a rare solar eclipse at the isolated Moon Shadow Campground, Ally, Bree, and Jack may have arrived as strangers but the experience of what they witness makes them connect with each other in ways they could have never imagined. Ages 9-12. Show less

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Everything on A Waffle

Everything on A Waffle

by Horvath, Polly

Book - 2001

Living in a small Canadian fishing village, eleven-year-old Primrose recounts her experiences and all that she learns about human nature and the unpredictability of life in the months after her parents are lost at sea. Ages 10 and up. Living in a small Canadian fishing village, eleven-year-old Primrose recounts her experiences and all that she learns about human nature and the unpredictability of life in the months after her parents are lost at sea. Ages 10 and up. Show less

Living in a small Canadian fishing village, eleven-year-old Primrose recounts her experiences and all that she learns about human nature and the unpredictability of life in the months after her parents are lost at sea. Ages 10 and up. Living in a small Canadian fishing village, eleven-year-old Primrose recounts her experiences and all that she learns about human nature and the unpredictability of life in the months after her parents are lost at sea. Ages 10 and up. Show less

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Extra Credit

Extra Credit

by Clements, Andrew

Book - 2009

As letters flow back and forth between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides, sixth-grader Abby...Show more As letters flow back and forth between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides, sixth-grader Abby, ten-year-old Amira, and eleven-year-old Sadeed begin to speak and listen to each other. Ages 8-12. Show less

As letters flow back and forth between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides, sixth-grader Abby...Show more As letters flow back and forth between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides, sixth-grader Abby, ten-year-old Amira, and eleven-year-old Sadeed begin to speak and listen to each other. Ages 8-12. Show less

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Feathers

Feathers

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2007

When a new, white student nicknamed "The Jesus Boy" joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie's growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light. Ages 8 and up. When a new, white student nicknamed "The Jesus Boy" joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie's growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light. Ages 8 and up. Show less

When a new, white student nicknamed "The Jesus Boy" joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie's growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light. Ages 8 and up. When a new, white student nicknamed "The Jesus Boy" joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie's growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light. Ages 8 and up. Show less

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The Genie Scheme

The Genie Scheme

by Jones, Kimberly

Book - 2009

When twelve-year-old Janna, who lives in a small house with her single mother, helps a homeless woman who turns out to be a genie, she discovers how interconnected the world really is. Ages 9 and up. When twelve-year-old Janna, who lives in a small house with her single mother, helps a homeless woman who turns out to be a genie, she discovers how interconnected the world really is. Ages 9 and up. Show less

When twelve-year-old Janna, who lives in a small house with her single mother, helps a homeless woman who turns out to be a genie, she discovers how interconnected the world really is. Ages 9 and up. When twelve-year-old Janna, who lives in a small house with her single mother, helps a homeless woman who turns out to be a genie, she discovers how interconnected the world really is. Ages 9 and up. Show less

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The Great Wall of Lucy Wu

The Great Wall of Lucy Wu

by Shang, Wendy Wan Long

Book - 2013

Eleven-year-old aspiring basketball star and interior designer Lucy Wu is excited about finally having her own bedroom, until she learns that her great-aunt is coming to visit and Lucy will have to share a room with her. Ages 8-12. Eleven-year-old aspiring basketball star and interior designer Lucy Wu is excited about finally having her own bedroom, until she learns that her great-aunt is coming to visit and Lucy will have to share a room with her. Ages 8-12. Show less

Eleven-year-old aspiring basketball star and interior designer Lucy Wu is excited about finally having her own bedroom, until she learns that her great-aunt is coming to visit and Lucy will have to share a room with her. Ages 8-12. Eleven-year-old aspiring basketball star and interior designer Lucy Wu is excited about finally having her own bedroom, until she learns that her great-aunt is coming to visit and Lucy will have to share a room with her. Ages 8-12. Show less

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Home of the Brave

Home of the Brave

by Applegate, Katherine

Book - 2008

Longing for his mother missing somewhere in an African refugee camp, Kek, a refugee, is confronted by many strange things at his new Minneapolis home an...Show more Longing for his mother missing somewhere in an African refugee camp, Kek, a refugee, is confronted by many strange things at his new Minneapolis home and in his new fifth grade classroom but finds a sense of peace and comfort in the company of an American cow and her owner. Ages 10-14. Show less

Longing for his mother missing somewhere in an African refugee camp, Kek, a refugee, is confronted by many strange things at his new Minneapolis home an...Show more Longing for his mother missing somewhere in an African refugee camp, Kek, a refugee, is confronted by many strange things at his new Minneapolis home and in his new fifth grade classroom but finds a sense of peace and comfort in the company of an American cow and her owner. Ages 10-14. Show less

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Hope Is A Ferris Wheel

Hope Is A Ferris Wheel

by Herrera, Robin

Book - 2014

After moving from Oregon to a trailer park in California, ten-year-old Star participates in a poetry club, where she learns some important lessons about herself and her own hopes and dreams for the future. Ages 9-12. After moving from Oregon to a trailer park in California, ten-year-old Star participates in a poetry club, where she learns some important lessons about herself and her own hopes and dreams for the future. Ages 9-12. Show less

After moving from Oregon to a trailer park in California, ten-year-old Star participates in a poetry club, where she learns some important lessons about herself and her own hopes and dreams for the future. Ages 9-12. After moving from Oregon to a trailer park in California, ten-year-old Star participates in a poetry club, where she learns some important lessons about herself and her own hopes and dreams for the future. Ages 9-12. Show less

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How to Steal A Dog

How to Steal A Dog

A Novel

by O'Connor, Barbara

Book - 2007

Living in the family car in their small North Carolina town after their father leaves them penniless, Georgina, desperate to improve their situation, per...Show more Living in the family car in their small North Carolina town after their father leaves them penniless, Georgina, desperate to improve their situation, persuades her younger brother to help her in an elaborate scheme to get money by stealing a dog and then claiming the reward. Ages 9-12. Show less

Living in the family car in their small North Carolina town after their father leaves them penniless, Georgina, desperate to improve their situation, per...Show more Living in the family car in their small North Carolina town after their father leaves them penniless, Georgina, desperate to improve their situation, persuades her younger brother to help her in an elaborate scheme to get money by stealing a dog and then claiming the reward. Ages 9-12. Show less

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The Hundred Dresses

The Hundred Dresses

by Estes, Eleanor

Book - 2004

A young immigrant girl is teased about wearing the same faded dress to school every day and telling a fib about owning one hundred dresses results in even more teasing. Ages 8-12. A young immigrant girl is teased about wearing the same faded dress to school every day and telling a fib about owning one hundred dresses results in even more teasing. Ages 8-12. Show less

A young immigrant girl is teased about wearing the same faded dress to school every day and telling a fib about owning one hundred dresses results in even more teasing. Ages 8-12. A young immigrant girl is teased about wearing the same faded dress to school every day and telling a fib about owning one hundred dresses results in even more teasing. Ages 8-12. Show less

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Jake

Jake

by Couloumbis, Audrey

Book - 2010

Ten-year-old Jake's widowed mother breaks her leg just before Christmas while her sister and best friend are both away so a grandfather Jake barely remembers comes to Baltimore to help a neighbor take care of him. Ages 8-12. Ten-year-old Jake's widowed mother breaks her leg just before Christmas while her sister and best friend are both away so a grandfather Jake barely remembers comes to Baltimore to help a neighbor take care of him. Ages 8-12. Show less

Ten-year-old Jake's widowed mother breaks her leg just before Christmas while her sister and best friend are both away so a grandfather Jake barely remembers comes to Baltimore to help a neighbor take care of him. Ages 8-12. Ten-year-old Jake's widowed mother breaks her leg just before Christmas while her sister and best friend are both away so a grandfather Jake barely remembers comes to Baltimore to help a neighbor take care of him. Ages 8-12. Show less

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The Lions of Little Rock

The Lions of Little Rock

by Levine, Kristin

Book - 2012

In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, painfully shy twelve-year-old Marlee sees her city and family divided over school integration, but her friendship with Liz, a new student, helps her find her voice and fight against racism. Ages 9-12. In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, painfully shy twelve-year-old Marlee sees her city and family divided over school integration, but her friendship with Liz, a new student, helps her find her voice and fight against racism. Ages 9-12. Show less

In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, painfully shy twelve-year-old Marlee sees her city and family divided over school integration, but her friendship with Liz, a new student, helps her find her voice and fight against racism. Ages 9-12. In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, painfully shy twelve-year-old Marlee sees her city and family divided over school integration, but her friendship with Liz, a new student, helps her find her voice and fight against racism. Ages 9-12. Show less

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Listening for Lions

Listening for Lions

by Whelan, Gloria

Book - 2005

Left an orphan after the influenza epidemic in British East Africa in 1918, thirteen-year-old Rachel is tricked into assuming a deceased neighbor's identi...Show more Left an orphan after the influenza epidemic in British East Africa in 1918, thirteen-year-old Rachel is tricked into assuming a deceased neighbor's identity to travel to England, where her only dream is to return to Africa and rebuild her parents' mission hospital. Ages 10 and up. Show less

Left an orphan after the influenza epidemic in British East Africa in 1918, thirteen-year-old Rachel is tricked into assuming a deceased neighbor's identi...Show more Left an orphan after the influenza epidemic in British East Africa in 1918, thirteen-year-old Rachel is tricked into assuming a deceased neighbor's identity to travel to England, where her only dream is to return to Africa and rebuild her parents' mission hospital. Ages 10 and up. Show less

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A Long Walk to Water

A Long Walk to Water

A Novel

by Park, Linda Sue

Book - 2011

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe memb...Show more When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of a safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan. Ages 10 and up. Show less

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe memb...Show more When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of a safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan. Ages 10 and up. Show less

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The Magic Half

The Magic Half

by Barrows, Annie

Book - 2008

Eleven-year-old Miri Gill feels left out in her family, which has two sets of twins and her, until she travels back in time to 1935 and discovers Molly, her own lost twin, and brings her back to the present day. Ages 8-12. Eleven-year-old Miri Gill feels left out in her family, which has two sets of twins and her, until she travels back in time to 1935 and discovers Molly, her own lost twin, and brings her back to the present day. Ages 8-12. Show less

Eleven-year-old Miri Gill feels left out in her family, which has two sets of twins and her, until she travels back in time to 1935 and discovers Molly, her own lost twin, and brings her back to the present day. Ages 8-12. Eleven-year-old Miri Gill feels left out in her family, which has two sets of twins and her, until she travels back in time to 1935 and discovers Molly, her own lost twin, and brings her back to the present day. Ages 8-12. Show less

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Mockingbird

Mockingbird

by Erskine, Kathryn

Book - 2010

In Caitlin's world, everything is black or white and things are good or bad; anything in between is confusing. She relies on her older brother to explain ...Show more In Caitlin's world, everything is black or white and things are good or bad; anything in between is confusing. She relies on her older brother to explain in-between things until his death forces her to cope with feelings and develop self-reliance. Ages 9-12. Show less

In Caitlin's world, everything is black or white and things are good or bad; anything in between is confusing. She relies on her older brother to explain ...Show more In Caitlin's world, everything is black or white and things are good or bad; anything in between is confusing. She relies on her older brother to explain in-between things until his death forces her to cope with feelings and develop self-reliance. Ages 9-12. Show less

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The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

Book - 1996

A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom. Ages 9-12. A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom. Ages 9-12. Show less

A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom. Ages 9-12. A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom. Ages 9-12. Show less

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