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Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Constance is a young Nigerian refugee who is found washed up in a small boat, on the south coast of England, by Mark. Mark takes pity on Constance and takes her home to his wife Nicky. As Nicky and Constance strike up a friendship, it becomes clear that Constance is a devout Christian who is deeply troubled by her past but cannot remember what happened to her. At church, a young man, Terry, falls for her, but the feelings are not mutual. Constance...
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Keesha's prize cucumber has been stolen and was replaced with a smelly old pickle. Ms Frizzle says a tiny group of troublemakers called the Mike Robe (microbe) Gang is responsible and takes the class for a visit into the teeny tiny world of microbes."--Container.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Against the backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest, this is the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict unable to escape his past life. His future is threatened by his nemesis, the chilling police officer and former prison guard Javert, who is determined to bring him to justice. As revolution ignites on the streets of Paris, Jean Valjean begins an epic journey towards self-acceptance, redemption, and love.
Language
English
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Description
Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold. This heartwarming tale now charms a new generation of families and fans with its exquisite animation, unforgettable songs, and one of the greatest love stories of all time.
7) Jack Reacher
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ex-military investigator Jack Reacher leaps off the pages of Lee Child's bestselling novel and onto the big screen in this explosive thriller. When an unspeakable crime is committed, all evidence points to the suspect in custody who offers up a single note in defense: Get Jack Reacher! The law has its limits, but Reacher does not when his fight for the truth pits him against an unexpected enemy with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Webb stumbles onto a story which leads to the shady origins of the men who started the crack epidemic on the nation's streets, and further alleges that the CIA was aware of major dealers who were smuggling cocaine into the U.S., and using the profits to arm rebels fighting in Nicaragua. Despite warnings from drug kingpins and CIA operatives to stop his investigation, Webb keeps digging to uncover a conspiracy with explosive implications.
10) Straw dogs
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
A meek mathematician who tries to flee the violence of American culture by moving to Cornwall finds he has to defend his family with violent means.
A young mathematician, David Summer, and his English wife, Amy, move to a Cornish village, seeking the quiet life. But beneath the seemingly peaceful isolation of the village lies a savagery and violence that could destroy the couple.
14) Practical magic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Two sisters fight a family curse that destroys any man who falls in love with them.
The wry, comic romantic tale follows the Owens sisters as they struggle to use their hereditary gift for practical magic to overcome the obstacles in discovering true love.
16) Wonder
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Based on the New York Times bestseller, this tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
The beautiful widow Susan Vernon has come to the estate of her in-laws to wait out colorful rumors about her dalliances circulating through polite society. Whilst there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and her rather reluctant debutante daughter, Frederica.
18) The jungle book
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Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Follows the adventures of Mowgli, who has been raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, as he leaves his family to find a village of men, eluding the fierce tiger Shere Khan and making many new friends along the way.
Series
Pub. Date
[1986]
Language
English
Description
Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone may be 2,500 years old, but can still grip and shock modern audiences. This translation by Don Taylor was filmed in 1986. Sophocles' Antigone is set in the aftermath of the death of Oedipus' sons Eteocles and Polyneices by each other's hands.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Description
Like most teenage girls, Minnie Goetze is longing for love, acceptance and a sense of purpose in the world. Minnie begins a complex love affair with her mother's boyfriend, the handsomest man in the world, Monroe Rutherford. What follows is a sharp, funny and provocative account of one girl's sexual and artistic awakening, without judgment.
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