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2) The BFG
Language
English
Description
A tale of friendship between a young orphan named Sophie and a 25-foot tall big friendly giant, who catches dreams each night in Dream Country and with a magical trumpet blows the good ones into the minds of sleeping children. Lately, however, "less friendly" giants have been giving children nightmares, and Sophie and The BFG are determined to stop them.
Series
Language
English
Description
Two brothers and two sisters cross through an enchanted wardrobe closet into the magical world of Narnia, the land of talking animals and mythical creatures. They discover that Narnia is under the evil power of the White Witch, who brings eternal winter to the land. It is up to the children to join the noble Aslan to bring springtime and happiness back to Narnia.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
On Christmas Eve, a young boy is visited by a conductor and his steam engine, and is taken on an extraordinary journey to the North Pole; the Grinch decides that he can't take any more happiness from Whoville, so he and his dog Max steal everything from the village, but in the process he learns that Christmas is more than presents.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Horton is a the lovable elephant. He hears a faint cry for help from a floating speck of dust, Horton finds a tiny planet of Whos living there. Though he can't see them, he hears them. He ends up putting his safety on the line for the microscopic inhabitants. Thanks to Dr. Who-Vee and Horton, Whoville is saved and a lasting friendship is created.
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Pigling Bland's trip to market becomes an unexpected adventure when he meets Pig-wig, a lovely little pig who has been stolen, and offers to help her escape from the wicked farmer. The mischievous Tom Kitten falls into the grasp of a fat, greedy rat called Samuel Whiskers, who wants to enjoy Kitten Dumpling for his dinner. The enchanting story of a tailor working on a magnificent coat for the Mayor of Gloucester. When the tailor falls ill, the coat...
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
When Speed enters the elite Racing Academy, he shifts gears for a series of futuristic adventures. Trouble follows at every turn as Speed uncovers the secrets of his identity. Not only is the legendary Speed Racer his father, but also that his top competitor, racer X, is his brother. Speed also finds the top secret plans for his racing car the Mach-6. Evil billionaire, Zile Zazic, will do everything in his power to stop Speed from discovering the...
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Ron Clark story. This drama is based on events in the life of Ron Clark, a passionate and innovative teacher who left his small town to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. Clark uses persistence and unconventional methods to reach his students and encourage them to reach their full potential.
The kid: This is a powerful coming-of-age story following the ups and downs of a young boxer's life inside and outside the ring. Jimmy has a calling...
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