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This is the true story of Joe Parker who grew up as a foster child. From birth to adulthood, Joe's life is challenged by circumstances beyond his control. His perseverance and desire to survive the 'system' as a child, and later to succeed as an adult, will inspire the reader and bring them into the world of growing up as a foster child. Unusual, if not paranormal events illuminate his path through life and will evoke thoughts of spirituality in the...
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In a country tearing itself apart in a brutal civil war, Tom's only aim is to find something, somewhere or someone to believe in. But, where do you turn when you lose your home, job, friends, community in one day?
Tom, a young baker, is evicted from his home, life and Dorset town when his father dies. He's conscripted into the army in the brutal war between parliament and king. And, it's the middle of winter. He needs friends. Fast. What he doesn't...
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"When three soldiers leave the battle to hide in a field, a dragon rescues them. But Dragon offers them safety only if they serve him for seven years. To be set free they must answer a riddle. Will the soldiers gain their freedom or will they be servants of the Dragon forever? This is a grim retelling of 'The Devil and His Grandmother' an 1800's English tale adapted by Brothers Grimm"--
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"In this updated retelling of Brother Grimm's 'Jorinda and Joringel' a shape-changing witch protects her privacy at all costs. When the engaged couple Jorinda and Jacob stumble into the witch's part of the forest, she takes them captive. The hateful witch changes Jorinda into a singing bird. Will her fiancé save her or will the witch keep her singing bird caged forever?"--
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IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Rapunzel with the long dark hair was the most beautiful girl in the land. But after a deal is made with the witch, Rapunzel is sent to the tower. When a Prince wanders by, the two soon fall in love. Can they outwit the witch or must they suffer from her curse?
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Sit right back and take a nostalgic, first-hand look into the world of Gilligan's Island- everything you ever wanted to know about the show from the Professor himself, Russell Johnson. Directly from the ship's log, Johnson takes you to the day when Sherwood Schwartz shipwrecked seven strangers on a tiny desert isle- and America hasn't been the same since. Here on Gilligan's Isle is a treasure trove for true fans, featuring...