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Children's Books Ages 9 up
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Search results: The best new books - Book reviews & excerpts from exceptional books suitable for children aged 9 years +.
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The People of Sparks: Sequel to The City of Embers
by Jeanne DuPrau
Hardcover: May 2004
Paperback: 1 Apr 2005
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| The People of Sparks picks up where The City of Ember leaves off. Lina and Doon have emerged from the underground city to the exciting new world above, and it isn't long before they are followed by the other inhabitants of Ember. |
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The Conch Bearer
by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Hardcover: Sep 2003
Paperback: 1 Mar 2005
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| An exotic and compelling adventure story that is almost impossible to put down (Reading Age 10+) |
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Wandering Warrior
by Da Chen
Hardcover: Jan 2003
Paperback: 8 Nov 2004
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| According to the ancient scriptures, Luka will be the future emperor of China. In preparation, he has been trained in the ways of the kung fu wandering warriors by a wise monk named Atami, but when Atami is captured by the enemy Luka must begin his own journey to become the warrior and leader he is destined to be. Ages 12+. |
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The Grim Grotto
by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover: 1 Sep 2004
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| In their desperate search for something lost, the Baudelaire children encounter new and terrible horrors, including mushrooms, a mechanical monster, a distressing message from a lost friend, and tap dancing. Ages 9+. |
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Lionboy
by Zizou Corder
Hardcover: Dec 2003
Paperback: 1 Sep 2004
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| From an exciting new mother/daughter writing team comes the first part of a captivating adventure trilogy full of heroes, villains, and astounding events. |
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Terrible Times: Eddie Dickens Trilogy, #3
by Philip Ardagh
Hardcover: Sep 2003
Paperback: 1 Sep 2004
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| A mysterious stowaway and some familiar faces from Eddie's past complicate matters, as does being tied up and set adrift in a leaky rowboat. Will Eddie ever reach America? Ages 9+. |
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No Horizon Is So Far: An Extraordinary Journey Across Antarctica
by Ann Bancroft, Liv Arnesen
Hardcover: Aug 2003
Paperback: 31 Aug 2004
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| Chronicles and celebrates the journey of two modern-day heroines who crossed Antarctic on foot. Though modern technology could not ensure rescue, website transmissions and satellite phone calls enabled more than 3 million school children from 65 countries to bear witness to Ann and Liv's journey. |
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Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix: Book 5
by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
Hardcover: Jun 2003
Paperback: 10 Aug 2004
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| Though thick runs the plot (as well as the spine), readers will race through these pages and leave Hogwarts, like Harry, wishing only for the next train back. |
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