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Novel · ages 11–15

The Garbage King

by Elizabeth Laird

For readers interested in courage, friendship and justice, compare The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird. It is a novel for children aged 11 to 15.

Best forAges 11–15
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FormatNovel
First published2003
ThemesCourage, Friendship, Justice
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The Garbage King sits in this library as a novel with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 11 to 15; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with courage, friendship and justice.

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