Walsh, Fran 1959-Overview
Most widely held works by
Fran Walsh
The lord of the rings. The fellowship of the ring
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24 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 3,264 libraries worldwide In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-Earth still it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. On his eleventy-first birthday, Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin, Frodo, the Ruling Ring, and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-Earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom.
The lord of the rings. The two towers
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24 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and Turkish and held by 2,844 libraries worldwide Join Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, and brave members of the Fellowship as they continue their quest to destroy the Ring of Power. As darkness descends on Middle-earth, a strange creature named Gollum leads the heroes to the Black Gates of Mordor. The rest of Middle-earth prepares for a battle that will decide the fate of all.
Lord of the rings. Return of the king
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14 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 2,476 libraries worldwide Frodo makes his way through the darkness to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragon learns of his destiny as the true King and the others prepare for a massive battle that will determine the fate of Middle-Earth.
King Kong
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13 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 2,026 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.
The lovely bones
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 1,692 libraries worldwide When 14-year-old Susie Salmon was murdered, she left her unfinished life behind. Now from her place in a strange but beautiful in-between world, she must help her father catch her killer and protect her family before she can finally move on.
Lord of the rings, the return of the king
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23 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 805 libraries worldwide Frodo makes his way through the darkness to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragon learns of his destiny as the true King and the others prepare for a massive battle that will determine the fate of Middle-Earth.
Heavenly creatures
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15 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and held by 724 libraries worldwide When circumstances bring together two bright and highly imaginative teenage schoolgirls they quickly form an unwavering bond, creating a fantasy world that only they can share. Disturbed by the intensity of the friendship, their parents threaten to keep them apart. The girls vow to stay together, devising a secret plan that leads to shocking consequences.
The lord of the rings. The fellowship of the ring
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23 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in English and French and held by 334 libraries worldwide Elderly hobbit Bilbo Baggins relinquishes possession of a golden ring possessing magical powers, to his youthful heir, Frodo. Charged with casting the ring into the fires from which it was forged, the young hobbit begins an arduous trek across Middle-earth, accompanied by a sturdy band including his best friend Sam, the mercurial wizard Gandalf, the warrior Aragorn, and the blustery Gimli, among others. Opposed by treacherous sorcerer Saruman and the demonic emissaries of the Dark Lord, Sauron, this continuously embattled Fellowship makes its way slowly toward the cruel land of Mordor.
The lord of the rings, the fellowship of the ring
by Howard Shore
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3 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 203 libraries worldwide
King Kong : a novelization
by Christopher Golden
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 183 libraries worldwide The novelization of the new film follows the discovery on a remote island of the giant ape, the beast's ill-fated affection for a young woman, and his capture and exploitation by greedy would-be entrepreneur Carl Denham.
The lord of the rings. Return of the king
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 175 libraries worldwide Frodo makes his way through the darkness to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragon learns of his destiny as the true King and the others prepare for a massive battle that will determine the fate of Middle-Earth.
The lord of the rings
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16 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 157 libraries worldwide In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-Earth still it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. On his eleventy-first birthday, Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin, Frodo, the Ruling Ring, and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-Earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord, and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom.
Dead alive
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4 editions published between 1993 and 2001 in English and held by 155 libraries worldwide Lionel is forced to care for his domineering mother. After she's bitten by the cursed Sumatran rat monkey, she becomes a zombie, making it very difficult for Lionel to keep the neighbors from suspecting something.
King Kong
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25 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 97 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.
Dead alive
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 83 libraries worldwide A hapless young man's overbearing mother gets him into a heap of trouble when she catches a bizarre zombie virus and starts turning innocent passersby into walking corpses.
The lord of the rings, the return of the king original motion picture soundtrack
by Howard Shore
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 76 libraries worldwide DVD features: "Use well the days: a behind the scenes portrait"; photo gallery from the studio sessions of Return of the King; exclusive supertrailer for the Lord of the Rings Trilogy; photo gallery of film stills and text from the Return of the King.
Kong : the 8th wonder of the world
by Coleen Degnan-Veness
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3 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 73 libraries worldwide "Ann Darrow is an actor with no work and no money. Carl Denham wants to make a movie--but not in the United States. A long, long way from New York there is an island. And on that island live the giant King Kong. When Carl, Ann, and the other actors arrive, Kong gest very, very angry. Who will live--and who will die?"--Back cover.
The lovely bones
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9 editions published in 2010 in 3 languages and held by 69 libraries worldwide When 14-year-old Susie Salmon was murdered, she left her unfinished life behind. Now from her place in a strange but beautiful in-between world, she must help her father catch her killer and protect her family before she can finally move on.
Meet the Feebles
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4 editions published between 2002 and 2007 in English and held by 69 libraries worldwide "The story is set in a run-down theatre in the sleaziest part of town. This is the home of the 'Feebles Variety Show,' a second-rate show with a third-rate producer and no-rate performers."--Container.
The Lord of the rings the motion picture trilogy
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6 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 67 libraries worldwide "The Fellowship of the Ring: ...The Fellowship of the Ring is an epic adventure of good against evil, the power of friendship and individual courage. The saga centers around an unassuming Hobbit named Frodo Baggins who inherits a Ring that would give a dark and powerful lord the power to enslave the world. With a loyal fellowship of elves, dwarves, men and a wizard, Frodo embarks on a heroic quest to destroy the One Ring and pave the way for the emergence of mankind."--Amazon.com. more
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Walsh, F. M. (Frances M.)
Walsh, Fran 1959-....
Walsh, Frances, 1959-
Languages
English
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German (38) Multiple languages (23) French (22) Undetermined (7) Spanish (6) No Linguistic content (5) Japanese (3) Turkish (2) Russian (2) Chinese (1) Portuguese (1) Italian (1) Covers
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