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Top 21 Middle-Grade Books for September (page 4)

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star SHADOW ON THE MOUNTAIN
by Margi Preus
"A morally satisfying page turner. (author's note, archival photographs, maps, timeline, selected bibliography) (Historical fiction. 10-14)"
A teenage boy becomes a spy in Nazi-occupied Norway. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star A SOLDIER'S SECRET: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF SARAH EDMONDS, A CIVIL WAR HERO
by Marissa Moss
"An intimate look at a soldier's life from a compelling, historical perspective. (author's note, thumbnail biographies, timeline, bibliography) (Historical fiction. 12 & up)"
A female Civil War soldier is brought alive for readers. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star INTO THE WOODS
by J. Torres, illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks
"Be prepared for young Sasquatch fans roaring for more. (Graphic fantasy. 6-11)"
Mom said there was magic in the woods…she probably didn't mean anything like this. Read full book review >