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Bibliography: Haines, Kathryn Miller. (2011).  The Girl is Murder.  New York: Roaring Brook Press.  ISBN: 978-1596436091 (hc) 978-1250006394 (pb) Plot Summary:  15-year-old Iris Anderson wants to help her pop with his detective agency if he would just let her.  It’s 1942 and times are hard–her mother is dead and it’s hard to be a great detective when [...]

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Bibliography: Warman, Jessica. (2011). Where the Truth Lies. New York: Walker Childrens. ISBN: 978-0802720788 (hc) 978-0802722928 (pb) Plot Summary:  Emily knows she is lucky–she leads an life many teens dream about–perfect parents, great friends and a spot at the prep school where her father is headmaster.  But why does she dream of fire and water and dying? [...]

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Bibliography: Backes, M. Molly. (May 2012).  The Princesses of Iowa. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press. ISBN: 978-0763653125 Plot Summary:  After the crash, Paige’s world comes crashing down around her.  One best friend playing the martyr, one losing herself in crazy diets and a boyfriend who is more distant by the day.  A mother who is concerned that [...]

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Bibliography: Larkin, Jillian.  (2010).  Vixen: The Flappers #1. New York: Delacorte Books for Young Readers. ISBN:  978-0385740340 Plot Summary:  Gloria’s country cousin Clara comes to Chicago help with her wedding to society’s favorite son Sebastian Grey.  She catches the eye of debonair Marcus which raises the hackles of Gloria’s best friend Lorraine.  All three girls will be [...]

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Bibliography: Levine, Kristen. (2012). The Lions of Little Rock.  New York: Putnam Juvenile. ISBN: 978-0399256448 Plot Summary: In 1958 Little Rock, 12 year old Marlee becomes friends with new girl Liz.  Brave and never at a lack for words, she helps Marlee overcome her fear of speaking in class.  But when Liz is gone from school, [...]

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