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The Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow.
"This spin-off/prequel has the same primitive, lived-in, emotional, loopy, let's-put-on-a-show spirit that made us fall in love with the original trilogy."--Rolling Stone
"...you generally feel you're in good hands."--Boston Globe
"...is definitive proof: "Star Wars" is back, baby."--New York Post
"Much more than a mere sideshow in the Star...
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The year is 2065 and a meteor has crashed into Earth unleashing millions of alien creatures who decimate the fields and cities alike. Prepare to be spellbound by an amazing woman, the brave individuals at her side, and an astounding mission.
"A technical milestone."--Seattle Sun Times
"A mesmerizing technical achievement."--Entertainment Weekly
"Spectacular entertainment."--New Times Los Angeles
3) The circle
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When Mae is hired to work for the world's largest and most powerful tech and social media company, she sees it as an opportunity. As she rises through the ranks, she is encouraged by the company's founder, Eamon Bailey, to engage in a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and ultimately her personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment, and every decision she makes begin to affect the lives and future of her...
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Vol. Two continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.
"If it's overstuffed in the way of most sequels, well, at least it's stuffed...
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A contemporary re-imagining of Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
6) Passengers
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Two passengers board a spaceship transporting them to a new life on another planet. The trip takes a deadly turn when their hibernation pods mysteriously wake them 90 years before they reach their destination. As Jim and Aurora try to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction, they begin to fall for each other, unable to deny their intense attraction, only to be threatened by the imminent collapse of the ship and the discovery of the truth behind...
7) Logan
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In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.
"Hugh Jackman sharpens his claws in every sense of the word and delivers killer work."--Richard Roeper
"Easily the best Wolverine outing, Logan is The Dark Knight of the mutant-filled X-franchise, a gripping film that...
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Dispatched on a rescue mission to the farthest reaches of space, the USS Enterprise is ambushed by Krall, a ruthless enemy sworn against the Federation. Crash-landing on an uncharted hostile world, Captain Kirk, Spock, and the crew are separated with no means of escape. Only Jaylah, a rebellious alien warrior, can help them reunite and find a way off the planet in a race against time to stop Krall's deadly army from triggering all-out galactic war.
"The...
9) Max Steel
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Sixteen year old Max McGrath, who's body can generate the universe's most powerful energy, and a techno-organic extraterrestrial named Steel become unlikely friends and soon find themselves hunted by sinister forces who want to control Max's powers, as well as an unstoppable enemy from another galaxy.
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Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and fifteen-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat.
"DeKnight shows he can pilot a CGI fight sequence as well as his predecessor..."--New York Daily News
"...adroit and enjoyable."--New York Times
11) Come True
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A teenage runaway takes part in a sleep study that becomes a nightmarish descent into the depths of her mind and a frightening examination of the power of dreams.
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IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 13
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From the Publisher: With more than five million copies sold, Flowers for Algernon is the beloved, classic story of a mentally disabled man whose experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse. In poignant diary entries, Charlie tells how a brain operation increases his IQ and changes his life. As the experimental procedure takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until it surpasses that of the doctors...
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This is the granddaddy of all alien invasion stories, first published by H.G. Wells in 1898. As the Martians proceed with their deadly onslaught, one family fights for survival.
"Steven Spielberg's meticulous, thrilling and chilling 'War of the Worlds' is a testimony to tension."--Dallas Morning News
"When it comes to searing and iconic visual imagery, Spielberg is still the best filmmaker around."--USA Today
"A gritty, intense and supremely accomplished...
14) I am legend
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Robert Neville is the last human survivor in what is left of New York City. A pandemic has left 1% of the population alive and those who survived are no longer human. Neville must find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood.
"Two thumbs up."--Roeper & Michael Phillips
"Smith is simply dazzling..."--Village Voice
"Mind-blowing excitement, an expert thriller that really thrills and makes you think."--Maxim
"***...enrousing...
15) The goose girl
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Books of Bayern volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 14
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On her way to marry a prince she's never met, Princess Anidori is betrayed by her guards and her lady-in-waiting and must become a goose girl to survive until she can reveal her true identity and reclaim the crown that is rightfully hers.
16) Aladdin (2019)
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Disney DVD volume 0
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Aladdin is an orphan living on the streets of the city of Agrabah, continually outwitting and avoiding local law enforcement. One day he meets a young girl--also hiding from the guards--who is actually Princess Jasmine, seeking to escape from a disagreement with her father the Sultan about her marriage. He gallantly conceals her, and promptly falls in love. Soon, the Grand Vizier Jafar divines that Aladdin represents the key to his plans, and tricks...
17) The choice
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Dragon heart legacy volume 3
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"The conclusion of the epic trilogy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Awakening and The Becoming. Talamh is a land of green hills, high mountains, deep forests, and seas, where magicks thrive. But portals allow for passage in and out-and ultimately, each must choose their place, and choose between good and evil, war and peace, life and death... Breen Siobhan Kelly grew up in the world of Man and was once unaware of her true nature....
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After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into Captain America, a Super Soldier. Now, as Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull. Special features include commentary, featurettes, and trailers.
"...has a winningly pulpy, jaunty, earnest spirit."--New York...
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Harry Potter (Original series) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 14
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When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been released on the school.
20) The becoming
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Dragon heart legacy volume 2
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"A new epic of love and war among gods and humans, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Awakening. The world of magick and the world of man have long been estranged from one another. But some can walk between the two-including Breen Siobhan Kelly. She has just returned to Talamh, with her friend, Marco, who's dazzled and disoriented by this realm-a place filled with dragons and faeries and mermaids (but no WiFi, to his chagrin). In...
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