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Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
On Christmas Eve, ten-year-old Goose hides his fireman father's keys to prevent him from going to work. Instead, his mother drives his dad which has tragic results. A year later, a mysterious stranger arrives with a special gift which enables a troubled Goose to find what he has lost on Christmas Past.
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
When her parents are lost in a tragic airship accident, Mary Lennox must seek comfort in the strange and forgotten corridors of Misselthwaite Factory. While investigating the hidden secrets that lie within the crumbling walls, Mary forges unexpected friendships and discovers that love can grow in the most unusual places. Experience the magical world of 'The Secret Garden' as never before in this beautifully filmed steampunk-inspired production of...
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
After Sister Theresa rescues an orphan shepherd boy from a lightning storm, she lovingly nurses him back to health. However, the boy suffered injuries during the storm and wakes up blind and discouraged in his new surroundings. With Sister Theresa's help, the pint-sized shepherd with the king-sized heart learns that seeing goes deeper than what your eyes show you. Together, they discover that unconditional love can overcome any obstacles.
6) Alabama Moon
Language
English
Description
After the unexpected death of his survivalist father, an eleven-year-old boy raised in the Alabama wilderness must learn how to make a home in the modern world.
7) Chimpanzee
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Oscar, a baby chimpanzee, is enjoying his life with his mother in the jungles along the Ivory Coast. Without warning, young Oscar is orphaned during an attack from a rival group of chimpanzees. Afterwards, he attempts to survive on his own, and to be accepted by the other chimps. Oscar struggles until he is adopted by the alpha male of his group.
8) Pan
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Peter is a mischievous twelve-year old boy with an irrepressible rebellious streak, but in the bleak London orphanage where he has lived his whole life those qualities do not exactly fly. Then one incredible night, Peter is whisked away from the orphanage and spirited off to a fantastical world of pirates, warriors and fairies called Neverland. There, he finds amazing adventures and fights life-or-death battles while trying to uncover the secret of...
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Little princess: Sara Crewe, the pampered daughter of an Army officer, is left in a strict boarding school when her father goes off to war. When he is reported dead, her world is turned upside down and she is made a servant at the school, yet she refuses to let her spirit be broken.
Secret garden: A young orphan named Mary is sent to live at the dark and foreboding English estate of her widowed uncle. She discovers a secret garden which was abandoned...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which, with a little creativity and hard work, they gradually furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with the reputedly cruel grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret.
Series
Language
English
Description
Anne leaves Green Gables and Gilbert Blythe's proposal of marriage for a teaching position. When she returns, she finds Gilbert ill with a scarlet fever and is forced to re-evaluate her true feelings for him.
"The enchanting sequel to the award-winning "Anne of Green Gables." Anne Shirley makes the transition from romantic, impetuous orphan to an outspoken, adventurous and accomplihsed young teacher. Canadian actress Megan Follows returns to her...
12) The Boxtrolls
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A community of quirky, mischievous creatures known as the Boxtrolls lovingly raise an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. But when town villain Archibald Snatcher comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs ventures above ground where he meets and teams up with a fabulously feisty girl named Winnie who helps him devise a daring plan to save his family.
14) Pete's dragon
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
For years, Mr. Meacham has told tales of the fierce dragon deep in the woods. To his daughter, Grace, these stories are little more than tall tales, until she meets Pete. Pete is a mysterious ten-year-old with no family who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliot.
16) Pete's dragon
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The endearing story between Pete and his invisible dragon friend Elliott as they develop a special bond and share a magical friendship, with memorable characters and heartwarming songs including the 1977 Academy Award best original song nominee, 'Candle On The Water.'
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
After being orphaned, young Maria Merryweather leaves her luxurious home to live with her eccentric uncle at the mysterious Moonacre Manor. There she discovers a magical world torn apart by an ancient feud and inhabited by outlandish characters and mythical beasts. Now Maria must unearth the secrets of her past before the 5000th moon rises and Moonacre Manor disappears into the sea forever.
19) Santa apprentice
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Santa thinks he's found the perfect match to train as his replacement, but the young boy's lack of self-confidence and fear of heights may make him a poor candidate.
20) Nocturna
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A young boy named Tim finds an unusual discovery on the rooftop of his orphanage that plunges him into a secret world, inhabited by curious creatures that control the night.
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