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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 27
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It was the time of the French Revolution - a time of great change and great danger. It was a time when injustice was met by a lust for vengeance, and rarely was a distinction made between the innocent and the guilty. Against this tumultuous historical backdrop, Dickens' great story of unsurpassed adventure and courage unfolds.Unjustly imprisoned for 18 years in the Bastille, Dr. Alexandre Manette is reunited with his daughter, Lucie, and safely transported...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 34
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A beautiful new clothbound edition of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge. Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of the Château d'If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and becomes determined not only to escape but to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 4
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An intimate portrait of two men who cherish the slim bond between them and the dream they share in a world marred by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy,and callousness. Clinging to each other in their loneliness and alienation, George and his simple-minded friend Lenny dream, as drifters will, of a place to call their own - a couple of acres and a few pigs, chickens, and rabbits back in Hill Country where land is cheap. But after they come...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 34
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With the future of the wizard world at stake, teenaged wizard Harry Potter enters into his final battle against the evil Lord Voldemort. Potter turns to friends, teachers, and other members of the Order of the Phoenix for help in defeating Voldemort's forces. The discovery of spies within the Order forces Harry and the others to choose their allies carefully.
Pub. Date
c2006
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Join WKRP's hilarious staff--program director Andy Travis, deejays Dr. Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap, neurotic newsman Les Nessman, sultry receptionist Jennifer Marlowe and the rest--both on and off the air as they take their floundering station from hard times to hard rock.
Pub. Date
c2010
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Gain an unprecedented look at the experiences and accomplishments of African Americans in the military, and learn why such a group of heroic men and women would fight for the freedom of others that they themselves weren't able to enjoy. Hosted by Halle Berry with an introduction by Colin Powell.
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[2006]
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New York City's 15th Precinct is as hectic as ever. While Lieutenant Fancy continues as precinct commander, Detective Andy Sipowicz, although still a bit rough around the edges, has mellowed with the birth of his son. Detectives Bobby Simone and Diane Russell take the next step in their relationship, James Martinez becomes the Squad Delegate, and Greg Medavoy considers becoming a surrogate father. But one thing that hasn't changed is the squad's determination...
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[2005]
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For mother and daughter, Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, it's a year of change. Much of it is expected, like Rory's graduation from Chilton and the anxiety of waiting for college acceptance letters. But much of the change is not. Rory starts the year with two boyfriends, and that may be two too many. Lorelai rekindles the flame of romance with Max. Lane meets Mr. Right. Sookie gets a good surprise The Independence Inn gets a not-so-good surprise.
Pub. Date
c2009
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A love story in reverse: 'How I met your mother' is a comedy about Ted and how he fell in love. When Ted's best friends Marshall and Lily decide to tie the knot, it sparks the search for his own Miss Right. Helping him in his quest is his bar-hopping "wing-man" Barney, a confirmed bachelor with plenty of wild scemes for picking up women. Ted's sights are set on the charming and independent Robin, but destiny may have something different in mind. Told...
11) Lonely Hearts
Pub. Date
2007
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Based on a true story. In the late 1940's, Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez became known as the notorious "Lonely Hearts Killers". They would swindle and then viciously murder war widows who would answer their personal ads. Ray would describe himself as a sexy Latin Lover. Martha was Ray's initial mark. But when they met, it was love at first sight. With Martha posing as Ray's sister, they bilked elderly spinsters and widows of their savings and...
Pub. Date
2012
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If you were born in the 50s your parents spurred the biggest story of the 20th century, the rise of the middle class, and millions of Americans left the cities for the suburbs to own a home of their own, a building boom was on. This was the decade where people built Bomb Shelters, if you were born in the early fifties you are a baby Boomer, the most influential and powerful group of Americans ever born.
Last time I saw Paris: Tragedy strikes an American...
Pub. Date
c2006
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A love story in reverse: 'How I met your mother' is a comedy about Ted and how he fell in love. When Ted's best friends Marshall and Lily decide to tie the knot, it sparks the search for his own Miss Right. Helping him in his quest is his bar-hopping "wing-man" Barney, a confirmed bachelor with plenty of wild scemes for picking up women. Ted's sights are set on the charming and independent Robin, but destiny may have something different in mind. Told...
Pub. Date
[2005]
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Following its television debut in 1971, Upstairs Downstairs quickly became one of television's most enduring achievements. Over five brilliant seasons, millions of enthralled viewers made 165 Eaton Place their home away from home. Upstairs, the Bellamy family negotiated the scandals and successes of the English aristocracy, while downstairs, their loyal staff took a much livelier approach facing the challenges of their own lives. Together, their stories...
Pub. Date
[2008]
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Television series about the work and lives of a group of emergency room doctors in Chicago. In this season, Carter's playful office love affair becomes a 24/7 crisis; Kovac's partying affects his performance; Weaver is promoted to a position outside the ER-- but Romano replaces her; Kovac and Carter decide it's time for a change and opt for assignment in Africa.
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A compliation of classic cartoons featuring all time favorite characters from the golden age of animation. Disc 1 includes: 30 Popeye, and 22 Betty Boop cartoons. Disc 2 includes: 5 Tom & Jerry, 7 Pied Piper, 14 Three stooges, 3 Casper, 3 Herman , 4 Gabby, 3 Little Audrey, 2 Little Lulu, 2 Felix the Cat, and 3 Mr. Bang, Katrinka, & The Skipper cartoons.
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