Growing up Reading

Books for kids, from chapter books to teen novels.

Binky the Space Cat (Paperback)

$8.95
ISBN-13: 9781554534197
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Published: Kids Can Press, 08/01/2009

Binky is not just any cat, oh no - he is a daring astronaut, determined to protect his humans from alien invasions. He only needs the rocket ship to blast him into outer space and confront the aliens on their own turf! Whether or not he can do it is beside the point - this feline will have you chuckling at his antics all the way through.


$13.95
ISBN-13: 9780810983915
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Published: Harry N. Abrams, 10/01/2009

If you know a child in middle school, chances are that he or she is a fan of the Wimpy Kid books. The latest installment finds Greg trying to make it through summer vacation without going outdoors. His mom, however, has other plans for him.


$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780316045520
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 10/01/2009

The Mysterious Benedict Society is back with another action-filled adventure! If you haven't heard of them yet, start with The Mysterious Benedict Society. The Prisoner's Dilemma is the third in this series that is fun for the whole family.


Bayou (Paperback)

$14.99
ISBN-13: 9781401223823
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Published: Zuda, 06/01/2009

An overlooked gem of a graphic novel that weaves fantasy and history in a tale of a young African-American girl on a quest to clear her father's name for the murder of a white girl.


$19.99
ISBN-13: 9780385738101
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Published: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 10/01/2009

For the kids who always want to know "why" and "how," Bill Bryson's Short History of Nearly Everything is now available in a kid-friendly format, full of illustrations and easy to understand explanations.


Catching Fire (Hardcover)

$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780439023498
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Published: Scholastic Press, 09/01/2009

Love-love-loved The Hunger Games? You will absolutely want to have your own copy of Catching Fire, the second in this exciting trilogy. (Sadly, still no word on the publication date of the third.)


$8.99
ISBN-13: 9780316013697
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 04/01/2009

Sherman Alexie's first novel for young adults takes the form of the diary of one misfit Spokane Indian living on the rez. Inspired by Alexie's own childhood, this is an intimate and often laugh-out-loud funny look inside the head of a teenage boy trying to understand where he fits in.


$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780763645762
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Published: Candlewick, 07/01/2009

Todd, the narrator of The Knife of Never Letting Go, will get into your head and your heart, and he's not the only character in this book that will. When Todd is forced to run for his life, not knowing why, he has only his dog Manchee and a mysterious girl as companions. The three undertake a dangerous journey in search of answers, and there's no guarantee that all of them will make it alive.
Memorable characters and a completely gripping plot could keep you up all night reading.


Graceling (Hardcover)

$17.00
ISBN-13: 9780152063962
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Published: Harcourt Children's Books, 10/01/2008

Tough, smart Katsa is a heroine girls can look up to. Her "grace" or talent has been put to evil use by her uncle, the king, but Katsa is secretly undermining his commands, unhappy with the work she has been chosen to do. Adventure and romance both play a part in Katsa's story, but her strength and courage are the aspects that I found especially thrilling.


Along for the Ride (Hardcover)

$19.99
ISBN-13: 9780670011940
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Published: Viking Juvenile, 06/01/2009

Here's a light, breezy read perfect for the teen girl who's looking for a realistic story with a bit of romance.