Bell, Jamie 1986-Overview
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Jamie Bell
Most widely held works by
Jamie Bell
King Kong
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10 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and held by 2,005 libraries worldwide Young and beautiful actress Ann Darrow is from the world of 1930s vaudeville, who is down on her luck. She meets Carl Denham, an over-ambitious filmmaker, who brings her on an exploratory expedition to Skull Island where she finds compassion and the true meaning of humanity with an ape named Kong. Together, beauty and beast finally meet their fate in New York, where the filmmaker has taken and displayed the ape in the quest of finding his fame by using commercial exploitation which ultimately leads to catastrophe, including the man who falls in love with Ann and plays an unlikely hero by trying to save her from Kong and her destiny.
Defiance
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9 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,547 libraries worldwide The deep forests of Poland and Belarus are the domain of the occupying Germans during World War II. The three Bielski brothers go into the forests to undertake the impossible task of foraging for food, weapons and survival, not just for themselves but for a large mass of Polish Jews fleeing from the German war machine. The brothers, living with the fear of discovery, must contend with neighboring Soviet partisans and deciding whom to trust. They take on the responsibility of guardians and motivate hundreds of women, men, children and elderly to join their fight against the Nazi regime while hiding in makeshift homes in the dark, cold, unforgiving forest. At the same time, the brothers turn a band of war defectors into powerful freedom fighters. Based on true events.
Billy Elliot
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and Italian and held by 1,379 libraries worldwide Eleven-year-old miner's son Billy Elliot is on his way to boxing lessons when he stumbles upon a ballet class. Billy secretly joins the class, knowing that his blue-collar family would never understand.
Jumper
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3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,207 libraries worldwide David is a Jumper who can teleport himself anywhere in the world, which creates a fun and exciting life. Things turn deadly when David finds himself pursued by a secret organization sworn to kill Jumpers. He forms an uneasy alliance with another Jumper and becomes a player in a war that has been raging for thousands of years.
Jane Eyre
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3 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 811 libraries worldwide When orphaned governess Jane Eyre arrives at imposing Thornfield Hall, she's intrigued by her brooding, wealthy employer, Rochester. His dark moods and the strange occurrences in the house lead her to discover a terrible secret that he had hoped to hide from her forever.
Nicholas Nickleby
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3 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 797 libraries worldwide Nicholas becomes the head of the family when his father dies unexpectedly. Keeping watch over his mother and his sister Kate becomes an even greater challenge when Nicholas discovers that his father lost the family fortune due to ill-advised investments. Without a shilling to his name, Nicholas turns to his wealthy but unforgiving Uncle Ralph for help.
Flags of our fathers
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3 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 705 libraries worldwide The life stories of the five Marines and one Naval officer that were forever immortalized as a symbol of WWII by raising the American flag at the battle of Iwo Jima.
The eagle
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6 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 699 libraries worldwide In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem.
Billy Elliot
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34 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in 6 languages and held by 670 libraries worldwide "Eleven-year-old miner's son Billy Elliot is on his way to boxing lessons when he stumbles upon a ballet class. Billy secretly joins the class, knowing that his blue-collar family would never understand."--Container.
Undertow
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 410 libraries worldwide John Munn and his two sons live on a solitary farm in rural Georgia. When John's ex-convict brother stops in for a visit, their lives all change for the worst.
Mister Foe
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2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 241 libraries worldwide Driven to expose the true cause of his mother's death, Hallam Foe instead finds himself searching the rooftops of Edinburgh for love, while his knack for voyeurism paradoxically reveals his darkest fears and peculiar desires.
Flags of our fathers
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 225 libraries worldwide For 70,000 Marines this was more than a turning point of World War II, it was the defining moment of their lives. Explores the complicated nature of heroism, courage and patriotism in the harrowing true story of four Marines who fought the bloody battles at Iwo Jima during World War II and how a single photo emerged as one of the most evocative icons of the 20th Century.
Dear Wendy
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12 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 192 libraries worldwide When a young loner discovers a handgun, he finds himself strangely drawn to it despite his pacifist views. Soon he forms a secret club with other misfits in his town who collect and revere antique guns and call themselves the Dandies.
King Kong
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9 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 64 libraries worldwide Young and beautiful actress Ann Darrow is from the world of 1930s vaudeville, who is down on her luck. She meets Carl Denham, an over-ambitious filmmaker, who brings her on an exploratory expedition to Skull Island where she finds compassion and the true meaning of humanity with an ape named Kong. Together, beauty and beast finally meet their fate in New York, where the filmmaker has taken and displayed the ape in the quest of finding his fame by using commercial exploitation which ultimately leads to catastrophe, including the man who falls in love with Ann and plays an unlikely hero by trying to save her from Kong and her destiny.
Nicholas Nickleby
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12 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 62 libraries worldwide When the Nickleby family is betrayed in their hour of need, young Nicholas must save the day. Join him on a remarkable journey.
Jumper
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5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 52 libraries worldwide Anywhere is possible. A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between Jumpers and Paladins - those who have sworn to kill them.
Deathwatch
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 42 libraries worldwide The Western Front, 1917. Survivors from Y-Company find shelter in an abandoned enemy trench, a maze of blind corners and underground tunnels, full of war dead and rats. One by one the men die as an unseen stalker terrorizes and preys upon their fear.
Jane Eyre
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide When orphaned governess Jane Eyre arrives at imposing Thornfield Hall, she's intrigued by her brooding, wealthy employer, Rochester. His dark moods and the strange occurrences in the house lead her to discover a terrible secret that he had hoped to hide from her forever.
Billy Elliot
by Stephen Daldry
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2 editions published in 2001 in French and held by 22 libraries worldwide "Dans un petit village minier du Nord-Est de l'Angleterre, Billy, onze ans, découvre avec stupeur qu'un cours de danse partage désormais les mêmes locaux que son club de boxe. D'abord effaré, il devient peu à peu fasciné par la magie de la gestuelle du ballet, activité pourtant trop peu virile au regard de son père et de son frère Tony, mineurs en grève...
When the right answer is a question : students as explainers at the Exploratorium
by Ellen Klages
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2 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide more
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Action and adventure films Actresses Alliances Ballet dancers Belarus Bielski, Asael Bielski, Tuvia Bielski, Zus,--1912-1995 Biographical films Brothers Coal miners Drama England England--England, North East Eyre, Jane (Fictitious character) Fathers and sons Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film remakes Governesses Great Britain Historical films History Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Iwo Jima, Battle of (Japan : 1945) Japan Jewish men Jews--Persecutions Jews rescue (1939-1945 : World War) King Kong (Fictitious character) King Kong films Male dancers Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Motion picture producers and directors New York (State)--New York Photographs--Psychological aspects Poland Secret societies Social classes Teenage boys Teleportation Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired War films Working class World War (1939-1945) Young women
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German (25) French (12) Multiple languages (11) Undetermined (4) Spanish (3) Danish (2) Chinese (1) Italian (1) Turkish (1) Covers
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