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Gilly and her friends must prepare for a giant invasion after Jack plants magic beans, earning him a spot in Fairy Tale Reform School and reminding Gilly how good it feels to be bad.…
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Anne Frank : The Girl Heard Around The World
"An evocative and accessible picture book about Anne Frank and how she found her voice in a world determined to silence her."--…
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Improbable, ridiculous remedies accumulate when there is gum stuck in your hair.…
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Illustrations and simple text for each letter of the alphabet represent invisible items, some that are gone and some that have not arrived, such as a bus that has been delayed--or missed.…
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Twelve-year-old Lou Montgomery's life has been centered on her mother's terrifying plan to make her a singing star, but a crisis reveals Lou's sensory processing disorder and people determined to help her address it.…
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The American Crisis : What Went Wrong, How We Recover
"Some of America's best reporters and thinkers offer an urgent look at a country in chaos in this collection of timely, often prophetic articles from The Atlantic"--…
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Cursed Objects : Strange But True Stories Of The World's Most Infamous Items
"Illustrated compendium telling the stories of real-life cursed objects from throughout history"--…
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Dead Doubles : The Extraordinary Worldwide Hunt For One Of The Cold War's Most Notorious Spy Rings
An account of one of the most notorious spy cases from the Cold War traces the 1961 international manhunt for five Soviet spies whose activities exposed the shadowy world of deep-cover KGB operatives.…
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Fire Cannot Kill A Dragon : Game Of Thrones And The Official Untold Story Of An Epic Series
"The official, definitive oral history of the blockbuster show from Entertainment Weekly's James Hibberd, published with HBO's official support"--…
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The Fragile Earth : Writing From The New Yorker On Climate Change
"A collection of the New Yorker's groundbreaking reporting from the front lines of climate change-including writing from Bill McKibben, Elizabeth Kolbert, Ian Frazier, Kathryn Schulz, and more"--…
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The Happy In A Hurry Cookbook : 100-plus Fast And Easy New Recipes That Taste Like Home
"Hilarious stories and pleasing recipes centered around making happy memories, with ease and speed in mind, from the New York Times bestselling authors of The Happy Cookbook"--…
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Collecting material from half a century in comedy, a chronologically arranged selection of favorite skits and memories by the iconic funnyman includes selections from his original "Catch a Rising Star" performance.…
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Just Feed Me : Simply Delicious Recipes From My Heart To Your Plate
Country star Jessie James Decker shares her favorite meals, from comforting soups to recipes that the whole family will love.…
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Three-ring Circus : Kobe, Shaq, Phil, And The Crazy Years Of The Lakers Dynasty
"The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal combined-and collided-to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouse"--…
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We're Better Than This : My Fight For The Future Of Our Democracy
A memoir by the late Congressman details how his experiences as a sharecroppers' son in volatile South Baltimore shaped his life in activism, explaining how government oversight can become a positive part of a just American collective.…
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What Were We Thinking : A Brief Intellectual History Of The Trump Era
"[A] book critic of The Washington Post digs into the books of the Trump era and ... [asserts] that our response to this presidency often reflects the same polarization, contradictions, and resentments that made it possible"--…
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Court-appointed lawyer Jake Brigance puts his career, his financial security, and the safety of his family on the line to defend a sixteen-year-old suspect who is accused of killing a local deputy and facing the death penalty.…
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Urged by her mother to take a cruise for the holidays, workaholic Everly tours the Amazon under the guidance of a charming naturalist who helps her discover that her relationships are more important than her career.…
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"Grandmothers from eight eastern African countries welcome you into their kitchens to share flavorful recipes and stories of family, love, and tradition in this transporting cookbook-meets-travelogue"--…
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In Afghanistan, a small unit of American soldiers fight against an overwhelming force of Taliban insurgents.…
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A ranching family in Montana must fight off others who are trying to take over their land.…
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Follows a Belarusian teenage boy who joins the Soviet partisans after the Nazi invasion, and finds horror and destruction in their wake.…
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Chronicles the life and career of civil rights activist and politician John Lewis.…
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A ranching family in Montana must fight off others who are trying to take over their land.…
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With the help of the daughter of a local kingpin, Captain Flint and his men attempt to fight off the British Navy.…
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With the help of the daughter of a local kingpin, Captain Flint and his men attempt to fight off the British Navy.…
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"Having just purchased her first home, the author embarks on a self-audit of the value system she has bought into. The essays in this volume offer an interrogation of work, leisure, and the lived experience of capitalism"--…
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Pass It On : Work Hard, Serve Others ... Repeat
The author, an NFL quarterback, shares his eleven guiding principles of intentional leadership, informed by his life's teachers and his faith.…
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Nugget is a happy little dog until he gets lost. Where could he be? But when he looks up at the looming skyscrapers and down at the bustling crowds, little Nugget realizes he's in for a BIG adventure!…
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Because Neither is unlike both the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, it sets out to find a new place where all kinds of creatures are welcome.…
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His younger brother Fudge's obsession with money and an unexpected encounter with twin cousins Flora and Fauna and a weird younger cousin also named Farley Drexel Hatcher, just like Fudge, provide many embarrassing moments for twelve-year-old Peter.…
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The Maze Of The Menacing Minotaur
Zeus the hamster and his cohorts escape their cages at Mount Olympus Pet Center in Athens, Georgia, to solve the mystery of the labyrinth--the center's duct system.…
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Bear is very angry that he has to leave the park, but after taking a deep breath he learns to let it go.…
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While the sun goes down in Sleepyville, animals of all kinds are choosing pajamas, snuggling into bed, and enjoying a lullaby or story as they look forward to sweet dreams.…
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"Myths about the history of women's rights in the US--focusing on the ratification of the 19th Amendment--are debunked; the real deal of what happened is explained."--…
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With the Rodney King riots closing in on high school senior Ashley and her family, the privileged bubble she has enjoyed, protecting her from the difficult realities most black people face, begins to crumble.…
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When their parents fight, sisters Eleanor and Mike hide, whispering stories and hoping house magic will protect them, until the night a river carries them to a place of dreams and nightmares.…
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"While investigating the supposed suicides of her best friend, Riley, and mean girls June and Dayton, sixteen-year-old Wiccan Mila Flores accidentally brings them back to life." --…
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While spending the day at the beach, Daisy's imaginary friend Posey turns her into a mermaid and they help a lost octopus reunite with her friends.…
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Told from two viewpoints, sixth-graders Karina and Chris use social media to stand up to racism in Houston, Texas, after an attack puts Karina's Indian American grandfather in the hospital.…
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"Queer black girls team up to overthrow the patriarchy in the former kingdom of Cinderella"--…
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When a pig named Mercy arrives at the Watsons' front door, she brings love and chaos to their lives.…
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"During a time of great turmoil and amid silence from StarClan, respected ThunderClan warrior Graystripe must break a promise from his past and leave his Clan behind for a quest to heal his past and uncover his future"--…
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"Catherine Newman has written the ultimate guidebook for kids, jam-packed with tips, tricks, and skills to become a more dependable person"--…
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The Unsung Hero Of Birdsong, USA
Gabriel, twelve, gains new perspective when he becomes friends with Meriwether, a Black World War II hero who has recently returned to the unwelcoming Jim Crow South.…
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An introduction to genetic code combines simple, engaging language and expressive, child-friendly illustrations to explain how biological life grows and changes and how DNA combines to make humans both unique and connected to all life on the planet.…
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Solar Story : How One Community Lives Alongside The World's Biggest Solar Plant
"A nonfiction picture book about the largest solar power plant in the world"--…
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"A timely picture book that acts as an introduction to civics for young readers"--…
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Kamala Harris : Rooted In Justice
"The first-ever picture book biography on Senator Kamala Harris"--…
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"This beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks"--…
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You Call This Democracy? : How To Fix Our Government And Deliver Power To The People
"America is the greatest democracy in the world ... isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them"--…
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The Big Bang presents the mystery of how the universe began in a way we can all understand. Written by an astrophysicist, the pages describe what we know--and what we don't--in a compelling, accessible way.…
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"Drawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love"--…
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Four kindergartners who think they have nothing in common become friends after sharing traditions of their holidays, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and Pi Day.…
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.…
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A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will.…
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Hurry Up! : A Book About Slowing Down
"A busy boy and his dog learn to slow down and enjoy life together"--…
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Shy and unsure of herself, Leila discovers all the things that make her special with the loving help of her Naani.…
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Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences.…
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Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day.…
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When Daisy's grandfather, Yeh-Yeh, visits from China, she does everything she can think of to make him smile and finally finds a way. Includes glossary of Chinese words and recipe for fried rice.…
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Kai, a merboy, loves to share hugs with his mother, but learns that some friends prefer fin bumps, tail claps, tentacle shakes, or claw pinches.…
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As family members braid, brush, twirl, roll, and tighten their hair before bedtime, putting on kerchiefs, wave caps, and other protective items, the little sister cannot find her bonnet.…
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Determined to build "the biggest, fanciest, most excellent sandcastle" to impress her sister, Jules is foiled again and again by the ocean.…
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Seven-year-old Layla divulges many things that make her happy, especially her family and their community garden.…
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Both Leo and his father are angry and sad when their landlord says their old house will be torn down, but soon they find a way to make their new house feel like home.…
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In this picture book, a boy writes a letter to an imagined alien, explaining all the things he will need to know about Earth and the people who live here--and adding a postscript asking what the alien might look like.…
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Harlem Grown : How One Big Idea Transformed A Neighborhood
"Once there was a lot full of trash. Now there is a lush, green farm. This is the story of Harlem Grown, a garden in New York City"--…
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George loves spending Saturdays with his grandmother, Stella. One day, Stella is gone and George is ready to cancel Saturdays--until a new addition to the family arrives and George finds a way to honor the memories of his beloved grandmother.…
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Excited by the arrival of a new baby, a family of robots is nearly undone by technical difficulties until big sister steps in and repairs the situation.…
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A curious, science-minded unicorn and a fiery horse become unlikely allies as they defend their magical home from a pumpkin-headed menace and a fairy of dubious integrity.…
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When Daisy Dreamer's imaginary friend, Posey, joins her at school, he nearly ruins the group project she and her friends are working on although he is trying to be helpful.…
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The Quest For The Golden Fleas
Zeus, a tiny hamster who believes he is the king of the gods, must find the legendary "Golden Fleas" and solidify his position before the other animals at Mount Olympus Pet Center rebel.…
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Becoming Muhammad Ali : A Novel
A biographical novel tells the story of Cassius Clay, the determined boy who would one day become Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time.…
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Anxious about starting middle school, eleven-year-old Izzy Newton proposes a STEM club and, with her best friends Allie Einstein and Charlie Darwin, investigates why the building is so cold--and why former friend Marie has shut them out.…
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"To discover the truth behind her mother's mysterious death, a teen girl infiltrates a magical secret society claiming to be the descendants of King Arthur and his knights"--…
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"Dean and Dre, the seventeen-year-old sons of the Republican and Democratic candidates for president of the United States, fall in love on the sidelines of their parents' presidential campaigns"--…
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She Come By It Natural : Dolly Parton And The Women Who Lived Her Songs
Explores how the music of Dolly Parton and other prominent women country artists has both reflected and validated the harsh realities of rural working-class American women.…
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What We Found In The Corn Maze And How It Saved A Dragon
"When three twelve-year-olds discover there are seven separate minutes a day they can do magic, they must use oddly specific spells to save a dragon, themselves, and the world"--…
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In a predominately white California beach town, the only two black seventh-graders, Alberta and Edie, find hidden journals that uncover family secrets and speak to race relations in the past.…
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Mr. Lemoncello And The Titanium Ticket
"Six lucky kids go on a scavenger hunt inside Mr. Lemoncello's Gameworks factory, where they compete for a chance to win a Titanium Ticket"--…
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Kate's humdrum life is transformed when her eccentric Uncle Herbert brings her a colossal locomotive train, the Silver Arrow, as her eleventh birthday gift, leading her and her younger brother on a mysterious quest.…
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Dory, nicknamed Rascal, has her first loose tooth, but her excitement turns to concern when imaginary evil robber Mrs. Gobble Gracker captures the tooth fairy.…
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"When best friends Sal and Gabi try to repair the damage they created when they altered the universe to help their families, they end up creating even more chaos"--…
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When eleven-year-old Tilly Pages joins Oskar and his family on a Christmas trip to Paris, she and her friend bookwander into the land of fairy tales, where someone--or something--is causing chaos.…
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Tilly Pages and her friend Oskar journey to Washington, D.C., where she wanders inside the books at the Library of Congress and they try to stop a nefarious plan with some powerful help.…
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When eleven-year-old Yumi Chung stumbles into a kids' comedy camp she is mistaken for another student, so she decides to play the part.…
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Thirty years after their disappearance, the previously frozen Willoughbys have thawed out and returned from the Alps, to the consternation of their children and grandchildren.…
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Tristan Strong Destroys The World
Seventh-grader Tristan must return to Alke and enlist the help of African gods and black folktale heroes when Nana is abducted from the Strong family farm in Alabama.…
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Paola Santiago And The River Of Tears
In Silver Springs, Arizona, her mother's stories of the monstrous La Llorona are thrilling but unbelievable to science-loving Paola until she and her best friends Dante and Emma take a walk through a cactus field near the Gila River.…
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ZJ's friends Ollie, Darry and Daniel help him cope when his father, a beloved professional football player, suffers severe headaches and memory loss that spell the end of his career.--…
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The Brilliant Life Of Eudora Honeysett : A Novel
Wanting to organize an assisted death on her own terms, world-weary octogenarian Eudora Honeysett forges an unexpected bond with exuberant ten-year-old Rose, who drags her to tea parties, shopping sprees, and other social excursions.…
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The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue
Making a Faustian bargain to live forever but never be remembered, a woman from early eighteenth-century France endures unacknowledged centuries before meeting a man who remembers her name.…
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A novel of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption follows a young woman as she discovers that the greatest superpower--for good or evil--is a properly executed spreadsheet.…
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At the end of a disappointing season, legendary Detroit Tigers pitcher Billy Chapel may be at the end of his career and relationship when he plays the game of his life.…
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The Tyranny Of Merit : What's Become Of The Common Good?
"A world-famous political philosopher, and the bestselling author of Justice, reveals the driving force behind the resurgence of populism: the tyranny of the meritocracy and the resentments it produces"--…
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True History Of The Kelly Gang
The story of Australian outlaw Ned Kelly and his gang.…
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Life was pretty normal for Riko until two aliens crash land near his house. He welcomes the aliens and develops an epic relationship.…
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A weekend at a lake house becomes a battle of wits and survival for thirteen-year-old Becky and her family, when a group of escaped convicts invades the house looking for a special key.…
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A universal story of friendship, rebellion, and the irresistible power of music as two best friends destined for different futures sneak out to an illegal rave in pursuit of one last crazy night together.…
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When a British crime syndicate enforcer travels with his boss to West Virginia and discovers that his girlfriend is missing, he seeks revenge against an oil businessman's son.…
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A teenage girl with a terminal illness falls in love with a small-time drug dealer and experiences a new lust for life that impacts her parents and those around her.…
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Questioning whether or not he is truly gay, a young obsessive-compulsive man whose biggest fear is dying alone, forms a close, non-sexual relationship with a struggling actress.…
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Still feeling broken after her family's battle in Los Lagos, Lula invokes a dark spell to bring her boyfriend and others back after a fatal bus crash, but unwittingly raises an army of hungry, half-dead casimuertos, instead.…
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"Liliana Cruz does what it takes to fit in at her new nearly all-white school, but when family secrets come out and racism at school gets worse than ever, she must decide what she believes in and take a stand"--…
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When her mother is arrested by ICE, sixteen-year-old Argentinian Manu -- who thinks she is hiding in a Miami apartment because she is an undocumented immigrant -- discovers that her entire existence is illegal.…
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At an exclusive prep school on Long Island, Jill Newman looks forward to her senior year as a member of the school's most elite clique, the Players, until new evidence surfaces about the murder of her close friend Shaila.…
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Incarcerated teen Quan Banks writes letters to Justyce McCallister, with whom he bonded years before over family issues, about his experiences in the American juvenile justice system.…
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