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English
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"Finally back in print -- Gore Vidal's outrageous and immortal, gender-bending and polymorphously perverse, over-the-top, and utterly on-target comic masterpiece. "I am Myra Breckinridge, whom no man will ever possess." So begins the irresistible testimony of the luscious instructor of Empathy and Posture at Buck Loner's Academy of Drama and Modeling. Myra has a secret that only her surgeon shares; a passion for classic Hollywood films, which she...
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Publisher
Canterbury Classics
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
503 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
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"Wealthy but morally conflicted, Jane Withersteen seeks peace and freedom from the constraints of her oppressive society on the Western frontier. With the help of her loyal rider Bern Venters and the mysterious Lassiter, Jane fights back against the authorities who aim to restrict her power and happiness. Filled with thrilling horse rides, evocative descriptions of the landscapes, and tense showdowns, the story will leave the reader eager to find...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 15
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English
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"A deluxe hardcover edition of the queen of science fiction's trailblazing novel about a planet full of genderless beings--part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman. A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world whose inhabitants can choose--and change--their gender....
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English
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"Throughout Proust’s life, nine of his short stories remained unseen – the writer never even spoke of them. Perhaps he was not ready to share the early themes he was nurturing for his masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time. Or perhaps, in dealing directly with gay desire, they were too audacious – too near to life – for the censorious society of the time."--Amazon.com.
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English
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When Mordecai Tremaine arrives at the country retreat of one Benedict Grame on Christmas Eve, he discovers that the revelries are in full swing in the sleepy village of Sherbroome?but so too are tensions amongst the assortment of guests. When midnight strikes, the partygoers discover that presents aren't the only things nestled under the tree...there's a dead body too. A dead body that bears a striking resemblance to Father Christmas. With the snow...
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2014.
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English
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Authorized by the Margaret Mitchell Estate, here is the first-ever prequel to one of the most beloved and bestselling novels of all time, Gone with the Wind. The critically acclaimed author of Rhett Butler's People magnificently recounts the life of Mammy, one of literature's greatest supporting characters, from her days as a slave girl to the outbreak of the Civil War.
8) Mary Poppins
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Series
Mary Poppins series volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
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"An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences."--(Source of summary not specified)
9) My shadow
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Inside, outside, climbing up the stairs, or jumping into bed, your shadow may be following you! Complete with a cast of the whole family, a cat, a dog, and a teddy, this story is for everyone. Little ones who are just discovering their shadows for the first time will find inspiration between these pages, while older, more experienced kids are sure to learn new ways to play with their shadows"--
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Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
176 pages cm
Language
English
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"This collection of tales will transport you to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, and a candle could be blown out by a gust of wind, or by a passing ghost. Penned by some of the greatest Victorian novelists and masters of the ghost story genre, these stories come alive alongside exquisitely eerie art in this special illustrated edition"--
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English
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"Welworth Garden City in the 1940's is a forward-thinking town where free spirits finds a home -- vegetarians, socialists, and an array of exotic religious groups. Chief among these are the Children of Osiris, led by an eccentric High Prophet, Eustace K. Mildmann. The cult is a seething hotbed of petty resentment, jealously and dark secrets - which eventually lead to a murder. The stage is set for one of Inspector Meredith's mose bizarre and exacting...
14) Rebecca
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 26
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
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Adult - British Classics
Adult - Shocking Plot Twists
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The second Mrs. Maxim de Winter finds it difficult and frightening to live in the shadow of her predecessor, a situation that is exacerbated by her husband's moodiness, and the presence of sinister housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 41
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English
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"A deluxe hardcover edition of the world's greatest fantasy classic--part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman T. H. White's masterful retelling of the saga of King Arthur is a fantasy classic as legendary as the sword Excalibur and city of Camelot that are found within its pages. This magical epic takes Arthur from the glorious lyrical phase of his youth, through the...
16) Mrs. Osmond
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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
369 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea and The Blue Guitar--a dazzling new novel that extends the story of Isabel Archer, the heroine of Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady, into unexpected (and completely stand-alone) territory. Isabel Archer is a young American woman, swept off to Europe in the late nineteenth century by an aunt who hopes to round out the impetuous but naive girl's experience of the world. When Isabel comes into a...
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Publisher
Montena
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
189 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Language
Español
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Enjoy the classic, complete collection of Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books, in this brand-new edition. This collector's favorite has been redesigned and now features a lavish, eye-catching jacket with silver foil. The interior still includes the well-loved illustrations and poems from Barker's eight original books, as well as a selection of fairy rhymes.
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Publisher
Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 13
Physical Desc
360 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
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In this near-future retelling of the Dickens classic "A Tale of Two Cities," a deadly revolution breaks out in a New York City divided by light and dark magic.
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Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
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59 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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English
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"From realizing that there is no "right" way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman's Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia's charming artwork, Portman's insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal...
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