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Top Picks - Books

If you're looking for some great media suggestions for your kids--look no further than our Top Picks! We have a variety of lists in all of our media categories with some wonderful suggestions for kids of all ages. Whether you're looking for great fantasy books for your 8-14 year old or some classic holiday movies, you're sure to find something that your kids will enjoy.

Check back here often since we're continually adding new lists every week! If you have any suggestions for a new list or for a title that should be added to one of our existing lists, please let us know.

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Best New Books (Ages 9-11)

The Gollywhopper Games by Jody Feldman Suspenseful, high-stakes contest of puzzles.
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall Sequel to award-winner has more depth.
Love Me Tender by Audrey Couloumbis Touching mother-daughter tale for tweens.
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart Positive lessons, but more danger than 1st book.
Once Upon a Time in the North by Philip Pullman Brief, action-packed prequel to popular series.
Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff Poignant tale of dyslexic seeking his past.
The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd Gripping mystery told by kid with Asperger's.
The Big Field by Mike Lupica Action-packed, emotional dad-son baseball story.
Found: The Missing, Book 1 by Margaret Haddix New time-travel series start is suspenseful.
Runemarks by Joanne Harris Thrilling epic for experienced fantasy readers.
The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott Magical twins take on Paris in exciting sequel.
After Tupac and D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson Three girls grow up together in the inner city.
Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress by Maria Padian Moving story of early adolescent changes.
Princess Ben by Catherine Murdock Bewitching tale with a refreshingly real heroine.
One Small Step by P.B. Kerr Absurd premise yields a thrilling story.

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