John F. Wukovits
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This biography provides readers with a look at the life of Oscar-winning actor George Clooney. Chapters include coverage of his childhood, his experiences breaking into acting, and his more recent activities with acting, directing, and producing. Clooney's interest in ending genocide brought the issue to the forefront of news for a long time, using his fame as a platform for civil change.
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In Soldiers of a Different Cloth, New York Times bestselling author and military historian John Wukovits tells the inspiring story of thirty-five chaplains and missionaries who, while garnering little acclaim, performed extraordinary feats of courage and persistence during World War II. Ranging in age from twenty-two to fifty-three, these University of Notre Dame priests and nuns were counselor, friend, parent, and older sibling to the young soldiers...
3) Stephen King
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
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1130L
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This book discusses the life, career, and influence of the popular horror writer Stephen King.
5) Jim Carrey
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Lucent Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
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This book discusses the life and career of the comedian who has starred in such movies as The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, and The Truman Show.