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Pentup (original poster member #20563) posted at 7:47 PM on Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
Likes books about "mythical" things. This is a church related exchange, so I don't want to get anything that could be construed as not clean Christian content. I think that rules out vampires. 
at least for me on this one.
Anyone have a daughter, granddaughter, niece reading something at this age bracket? I would do a gift card, but I think that would not be acceptable for this.
Thanks in advance!
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heforgot ( member #40850) posted at 8:43 PM on Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
How about the Chronicles of Narnia series?
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Pentup (original poster member #20563) posted at 8:55 PM on Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
Ooo! Thank you. I do not have kids and "mythical" is probably the last genre I would read, so appreciate the suggestion.
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looking forward ( member #25238) posted at 12:43 AM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
Author Madeleine L'Engle's quintet is a classic series.
A Wrinkle in Time
A Wind in the Door
A Swiftly Tilting Planet
Many Waters
An Acceptable Time
http://www.goodreads.com/series/49403-the-time-quintet
Check out the above link from the site Goodreads.
My intermediate students (12-13) loved these books.
Also the link below will give you a fairly comprehensive list of what Young Adult Fiction books are being read these days.
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/43.Best_Young_Adult_Books#19063
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PhoenixRisen ( member #35912) posted at 1:53 AM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
Wrinkle in Time was my favorite
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Pentup (original poster member #20563) posted at 2:22 AM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
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PurpleRose ( member #33129) posted at 3:00 AM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
Beautifully written young adult novel. It is up against Harry Potter for the best written YA novel of all time. :)
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Pentup (original poster member #20563) posted at 3:51 AM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
Thank you! Looking forward to shopping with this list!
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tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 2:32 PM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
The Divergent series is EXCELLENT!!!
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GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 5:19 PM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
I second the Divergent series!
This one isn't "mystical", but its an oldie but goodie: The Anne of Green Gables series 
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storm77 ( member #40277) posted at 3:11 AM on Friday, November 29th, 2013
The Hobbit, and Lord of the Rings. I also enjoyed the Divergent Series. You may also want to take a look at Cinda Williams Chima. She has two series that a 13 year-old would enjoy.
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authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 11:14 AM on Friday, November 29th, 2013
The Little House series was a favorite of mine way back when. Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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Lostandpregnant ( member #41433) posted at 11:36 AM on Friday, November 29th, 2013
Lemony Snicket (not sure I'm spelling that right) are popular with my girls that age.
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teach5 ( member #18445) posted at 1:21 AM on Sunday, December 1st, 2013
My girls loved the Piers Anthony Xanth series at that
Nature_Girl ( member #32554) posted at 1:46 AM on Sunday, December 1st, 2013
Anne of Green Gables series
I also heartily recommend the Chronicles of Narnia series. Get the entire series. If you start from the first book it's even more amazing.
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Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 6:14 PM on Sunday, December 1st, 2013
My dd enjoyed books by Tamora Pierce at that age. If I remember right, they are the genre you are looking for.
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longtimewife ( member #22879) posted at 6:47 PM on Sunday, December 1st, 2013
They aren't mystical but my DD loved (and still does) all the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. They would be quite appropriate for a church function too.
selkiescot ( member #23777) posted at 11:22 PM on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013
My 12 year old grandaughter loved the Hobbit.
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Pentup (original poster member #20563) posted at 5:35 PM on Friday, December 13th, 2013
Thank you everyone!! I printed off this list and browsed the book store last night. Ended up with Divergent. Really appreciate all the help!
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