Category: Ages 12-14
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From The Mixed-Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Author: E. L. Konigsburg Recommended Age: 12-14 Date Published: 1967 Genre: Contemporary, Mystery Summary: Claudia knew that she could never run away in the old-fashioned way, hiding in the woods or living somewhere remote, so she didn’t try. Instead, she and her brother, Jamie, run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. And there, they uncover…
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The Green Ember (Series)
Author: S. D. Smith Recommended Age: 12-14 Genre: Fantasy Books in Series: There are a few other novellas that contribute to this story, but they are yet unreviewed. Either way, be sure to begin with The Green Ember. The Green Ember (2015) Ember Falls (2016) Ember Rising (2018) Ember’s End (2020) Summary: Heather and Picket were normal rabbits with normal lives,…
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The Bronze Bow
Author: Elizabeth George Speare Recommended Age: 12-14 Date Published: 1961 Genre: Historical Fiction Summary: Daniel bar Jamin was only a child when he witnessed his father’s crucifixion by the hands of the Romans. Now, at eighteen, his entire life’s purpose is to purge the Romans from Israel. But a new teacher from Nazareth is stirring up the attention of the…
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Hittite Warrior
Author: Joanne Williamson Recommended Age: 12-14 Date Published: 1960 Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure Summary: Uriah-Tarhund is the son of a Hittite lord, proud of his heritage and of his nation. But when the Acheans overtake his country and murder his family, he makes his way to Tyre in search of Sisera of Harosheth, a friend of his father. As Uriah…
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The Adventures of the Northwoods (Series)
Author: Lois Walfrid Johnson Recommended Age: 12-14 Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Books in Series: The Disappearing Stranger (1990) The Hidden Message (1990) The Creeping Shadows (1990) The Vanishing Footprints (1991) Trouble At Wild River (1991) The Mysterious Hideaway (1992) Grandpa’s Stolen Treasure (1992) The Runaway Clown (1993) Mystery Of The Missing Map (1994) Disaster On Windy Hill…
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Treasures of the Snow
Author: Patricia St. John Date Published: 1950 Genre: Historical Fiction Summary: Annette has hated Lucien ever since he caused the accident that crippled her younger brother, Dani. While Annette fosters her bitterness and anger, Lucien is shunned by the community and searches for healing and solace in the home of an old woodcarver, desperate to hide from the guilt…