Category: Ages 12-14
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God King
Author: Joanne Williamson Recommended Age: 12-14 Date Published: 2002 Genre: Historical Fiction Summary: Prince Taharka was never supposed to ascend to the throne of Kush and Egypt. But in a sudden reversal of authorities, he is gifted the throne and every curse that comes with it. But someone else is after Taharka’s throne, and when he is forced to flee…
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The Wilderking Trilogy (Series)
Author: Jonathan Rogers Recommended Age: 12-14 Genre: Fantasy Books in Series: The Bark of the Bog Owl (2004) The Secret of the Swamp King (2005) The Way of the Wilderking (2006) Summary: Aidan Errolson was just a rambunctious boy with a desire for adventure, heroism, and danger. But when a prophecy is foretold that he will become the famed Wilderking, Aidan’s…
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Author: Barbara Robinson Recommended Age: 12-14 (While the reading level may be a bit older, this story is a hilarious and touching read-aloud, perfect for all ages!) Date Published: 1972 Genre: Contemporary, Christmas Summary: The Herdmans are absolutely the worst children in the history of the world. And when they invade church one Sunday, and after that take over every…
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The Dream Keeper Saga (Series)
Author: Kathryn Butler Recommended Age: 12-14 Genre: Portal Fantasy, Allegory Books in Series: The Dragon and the Stone (2022) The Prince and the Blight (2022) Lost in the Caverns (2023) The Quest for the Guardians (2024) The Last Keeper (2025) Summary: When Lily McKinley came home from school, she never expected to find a dragon in her kitchen eating her mom’s chili.…
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Twice Freed
Author: Patricia St. John Recommended Age: 12-14 Date Published: 1970 Genre: Historical Fiction Summary: Onesimus is a slave who will do anything for freedom. When he is accused of stealing from a goldsmith, Onesimus knows that Archippus, his young master, is to blame. Determined for revenge, Onesimus’ actions lead to mistakes he would do anything to change. Notes from…
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The Secret of the Golden Cowrie
Author: Gloria Repp Genre: Contemporary, Mystery Recommended Age: 12-14 Date Published: 1988 Summary: When Connie Lawrence, her brother, and her mom go to visit her Aunt Laura, she stumbles into a mystery that could bankrupt her aunt’s home. As Connie desperately searches for the missing golden cowrie her uncle may have hidden before he died, she finds herself entangled…