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22 Top July Books for Teens (page 4)

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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 3, 2012
Kirkus Star TIGER LILY
by Jodi Lynn Anderson
"Working with the darker threads of Barrie's bittersweet classic, Anderson weaves an enchanting tale. (Fantasy. 14 & up)"
It's no paradise--white-sand beaches and spectacular sunsets come with mud, mosquitoes and croc-infested swamps--but guided by fragile, insect-size faerie Tink, readers are drawn into this richly re-imagined Neverland anyway. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 3, 2012
THE GIRL IS TROUBLE
by Kathryn Miller Haines
"A solid addition to what is turning into a swell series. (Historical mystery. 12 & up)"
Teen detective Iris Anderson struggles to solve parallel mysteries while coming to terms with her Jewish identity in World War II–era New York City in this engrossing follow-up to The Girl is Murder (2011). Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
BOUND
by Erica O'Rourke
"Jam-packed with meaty storylines, spot-on pacing, an active heroine and the strongest romance yet, this ending will thrill fans of the series. (discussion questions) (Paranormal romance. 13 & up)"
Mo must play all sides, magical and mob, in this complex trilogy conclusion. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
THE UNQUIET
by Jeannine Garsee
"A shocking, spine-tingling ending proves that ghost stories never go out of style. (Supernatural thriller. 14 & up)"
Even small towns have urban legends. Read full book review >