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Best Chapter Books of 2014

CHILDREN'S

LET'S GET CRACKING!

by Cyndi Marko ; illustrated by Cyndi Marko

“Ham and eggs!”—you don’t want to miss this! (Graphic/fiction hybrid. 5-7) Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

HOOVES OF FIRE

by Denys Cazet ; illustrated by Denys Cazet

Another romp with nary a dull nor serious moment; welcome back, girls. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE PRINCESS IN BLACK

by Shannon Hale ; Dean Hale ; illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Action, clever humor, delightful illustrations and expectation-defying secret identities—when does the next one come out? Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

NOT IN LOVE

by Caroline Adderson ; illustrated by Ben Clanton

Another chapter book that will readily brighten the day of emergent readers—or adults offering an extended read-aloud. Full review >

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