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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole...
Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.
For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. In this 30th anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van...
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First Thursdays is a collaborative work consisting of five short stories. The collection is a menagerie of interests and styles, tied together with a common theme of strong female protagonists who prove to be much more than they seem. Within its pages you will find Alfred Hitchcock meets Agatha Christie for a cold case; Stephanie Plum joins Debbie Macomber in a Hallmark movie; and Nanny McPhee rides the Polar Express.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas weighs materialism against community. The Polar Express tests the wonder of miracles in an age of cynicism. And, Die Hard (yes, Die Hard) wrestles with the impact of broken relationships on holiday joy. With Christmas on the Screen, journalist John A. Zukowski takes readers on an historic tour of Christmas films and changing American values to ask the question, "What does Christmas mean to us?"
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Images of Rail: Pere Marquette 1225 presents the history of steam locomotive 1225, one of 39 Berkshire Class 2-8-4's built between 1937 and 1944 for the Pere Marquette Railway. Although it is best known for being the sound and image behind the movie adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express, 1225 has a rich history that preceded a life as a movie star. From her construction at Lima Locomotive Works and important role in hauling material...
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Get ready for bed during the holiday season with a sweet, jolly story and goodnight, Christmas twist!
Follow Santa Claus's journey from his workshop in the North Pole to his magical sleigh and flying reindeer as he brings gifts of every shape and size! In this Christmas picture book, come celebrate the most wonderful time of year as children settle into bed and say "night night" to those sugar plums in their head, perfect for fans of Polar Express!...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Grumpy Unicorn is back home after hitting the road in his first graphic novel. There's nothing that this Unicorn would love better than to just stay in, watch some TV, and veg out. But when his house is dirty, Grumpy decides to buy a cool self-cleaning robot... that due to a factory defect, is determined to conquer the world! It's up to Grumpy to save the day in this hilarious, action-packed, ridiculous adventure!"--
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ONE VICTORIAN CITY. ONE MAGICAL UPRISING. ONE BOY CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL.
A dark Victorian fantasy adventure you won't be able to put down.
Fate has never been kind to twelve-year-old Toby. Not when he was abandoned on the steps of a workhouse as a baby. Nor when he escaped into the magical underworld that hides in London's shadows. But when the futures of thousands of lives come to rest in his hands, Toby quickly realises that perhaps...
11) The Definitive Guide to Christmas Eve Classics: The Keys to Creating Enduring Holiday Movie Magic
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When the first twinkling lights adorn the tree on a crisp, snow-kissed eve, the time has come to curl up with a mug of rich eggnog and lose yourself in the magical world of Christmas cinema. For decades, these iconic yuletide films have entranced audiences, gifting us with guidance from Clarence the angel to embrace our lives, screams of delight as Kevin outwits bungling bandits, and cheerful Buddy the Elf rekindling New Yorkers' Christmas spirit.Yet...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Grumpy Unicorn returns in his first graphic novel! He's out in the world and ready to straight up not have a good time in this hilarious collection of comic stories.
Grumpy Unicorn is bored. Really bored. And what's a Unicorn to do when the town he lives in has nothing fun to do? Hit the road in search of adventure, of course!In this laugh-out-loud original story, everyone's favorite magical grouch sets off to find something or someone that doesn't...
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Verlaine, Rimbaud et consorts... Quand les poètes maudits servent de socle au polar !
Un casse à Saint-Germain-des-Prés qui tourne mal. Un braqueur au tapis, Simon, flingué à bout portant par deux princesses saoudiennes qui se tirent avec le butin... Paul en réchappe et s'enfuit sans comprendre... Ailleurs, une femme s'immole en chuchotant un poème... Puis c'est au tour des autres, les amis de Paul, de mourir au son des rimes : écrasé, flingué...
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Gale, a Cengage Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Covers literary adaptations in four main categories: classic literature; contemporary bestsellers and popular fiction; nonfiction, encompassing biography, true crime, history, and memoirs; and children's and young adult literature. Sidebars will highlight people, such as authors, film directors, screenwriters, actors, producers, who are particularly identified with adaptation or a particular work.
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"Something has been going wrong on many college campuses in the last few years. Speakers are shouted down. Students and professors say they are walking on eggshells and are afraid to speak honestly. Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are rising--on campus as well as nationally. How did this happen? First Amendment expert Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt show how the new problems on campus have their origins in three terrible...
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"Let's be honest, we've all expressed opinions about difficult hot-button issues without always thinking them through. With so much media spin, political polarization, and mistrust of institutions, it's hard to know how to think about these tough challenges, much less what to do about them. One Nation Undecided takes on some of today's thorniest issues and walks you through each one step-by-step, explaining what makes it so difficult to grapple with...