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independent thinking

Books about independent thinking for readers of all ages.

Cover of Moxy Maxwell does not love Stuart Little

Moxy Maxwell does not love Stuart Little

Peggy Elizabeth Gifford

Ages 7–11individualityindependent thinking

Cover of Armageddon Summer

Armageddon Summer

Jane Yolen, Bruce Coville

Ages 13–18faith and doubtfamily conflict

Cover of Anne Hutchinson

Anne Hutchinson

Susan Bivin Aller

Ages 8–12courageindependent thinking

Cover of Reform Party, The:Ross Perto/

Reform Party, The:Ross Perto/

Tricia Andryszewski

Ages 10–14politicsamerican history