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This third collection of short fiction by Gaiman includes previously published pieces of short fiction -- stories, verse, and a very special Doctor Who story that was written for the fiftieth anniversary of the beloved series in 2013 -- as well "Black Dog," a new tale that revisits the world of American Gods.
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Ray Bradbury brings wonders alive. For this peerless American storyteller, the most bewitching force in the universe is human nature. In these eighteen startling tales unfolding across a canvas of tattooed skin, living cities take their vengeance, technology awakens the most primal natural instincts, and dreams are carried aloft in junkyard rockets. Provocative and powerful,The Illustrated Man is a kaleidoscopic blending of magic, imagination, and...
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IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 4
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This is a superb contemporary classic by American literary treasure Ray Bradbury, best known as the author of Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian chronicles. The mysterious Mr. Moonshroud leads eight young boys on a journey back through the time to discover the true meaning of Halloween. Extraordinarily well acted, this story will send shivers of delight (and spine-chilling terror) through listeners young and old. You will want to take this trip many times...
5) The sparrow
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Sparrow novels (Mary Doria Russell) volume 1
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English
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A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow "A startling,...
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Harper Collins
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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A terrified, aging actress draws a California writer into a search for the killer of several stars from Hollywood's heyday.
A young screenwriter and his crafty partner, detective Elmo Crumley, protect an aging movie queen from a deadly enemy who is determined to put an end to both her career and her life.
9) Other worlds
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Guys read volume 4
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Walden Pond Press, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2013]
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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An anthology of original science fiction and fantasy stories.
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Post Hill Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"During the Obama years, an asymmetrical media war was waged to control the critical first draft of American history. There is no fair way to record that history without first acknowledging the war. The field of battle shaped up as follows: on the right, the alternative conservative media and the irresponsible right, occasionally working together, often working at odds; on the left, the mainstream media, the social media giants, Hollywood, Broadway,...
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Disney Editions
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c2013.
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English
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Marty Sklar was hired by The Walt Disney Company after his junior year at UCLA, and began his Disney career at Disneyland in July 1955, the month before the park opened. He spent his first decade at Disney as "the kid," the very youngest of the creative team Walt had assembled at WED Enterprises. But despite his youth, his talents propelled him forward into substantial responsibility: he became Walt's speech writer, penned Walt's and Roy's messages...
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