Martin, Andrea 1947-Overview
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Andrea Martin
Most widely held works by
Andrea Martin
My big fat Greek wedding
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12 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 2,291 libraries worldwide Toula is a quiet, devoted daughter in a big, crazy Greek family. Working in her father's restaurant, she hides behind her family and keeps the world at a distance. One day at the restaurant she finds herself pouring coffee for a man who inspires her to change her life, and the way she sees the world ... forever.
Wag the dog
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15 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and Portuguese and held by 1,075 libraries worldwide When the President is caught in a sex scandal less than 2 weeks before the election, "Mr. Fix-it" decides they need a war to distract the public's attention and he calls on Hollywood's top producer to create it.
New York minute
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 826 libraries worldwide One sister is off to New York City for a scholarship competition, the other tags along with the intent to crash a video shoot. Add a truant officer, and a smuggler, and the girls soon realize that a sister can be the best friend of all.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 760 libraries worldwide Adapted from the off-Broadway musical hit, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" presents a drama queen getting not only what she needs, but also what she wants: love, unfettered and unconditional. Hedwig, a surgically botched transsexual from East Germany, travels the States with his band, playing a string of Red Lobster-type restaurants to audiences rendered incredulous by his boyish brand of girl glam; he reveals his story in flashbacks between musical numbers. For Hedwig, who exists in an indeterminate but politically charged space between freedom and frustration, life is about looking for her personal dividing wall - to smash it into ruin.
George and Martha best friends
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 547 libraries worldwide Meet George and Martha ... a pair of enormously appealing hippopotami that also happen to be best friends! Share stories of fun, friendship and life's amusing little lessons.
The secret of NIMH 2 Timmy to the rescue
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 467 libraries worldwide A young mouse must prove himself when Thorn Valley needs a hero.
Jimmy Neutron. Sea of trouble
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 449 libraries worldwide Jimmy and Cindy have to team up for a school science project. For his history report, Nick tells about the Phantom of Retroland. Then Jimmy needs some chemicals in order to finish an experiment. When Jimmy is elected the new hall monitor, he vows to bring hall monitoring into the 21st century. It's another invention mishap for Jimmy. Jimmy creates a "get out of school" patch that makes kids sick when they wear it. Jimmy develops a "Dream injector 5000" machine. Jimmy starts a school-sponsored cable-access show. One of Miss Fowl's former students takes Jimmy hostage.
The adventures of Jimmy Neutron, boy genius. Confusion fusion
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2 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 400 libraries worldwide Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius who loves to make machines that help make things work better. He involves his friends in his discoveries, he sells candy for a school contest, learns about being an only child, and figures out how to cool everyone down on a hot day. He even invents a musical machine that plays sounds as you think them.
Young Frankenstein the new Mel Brooks musical
by Mel Brooks
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 384 libraries worldwide
Bartok the magnificent
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2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 327 libraries worldwide When Prince Ivan is kidnapped, it's up to Bartok to discover the real hero inside himself and rescue the young Romanoff, even if it means confronting the evil witch Baba Yaga.
New York minute
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2 editions published in 2004 in Spanish and English and held by 311 libraries worldwide One sister is off to New York City for a scholarship competition, the other tags along with the intent to crash a video shoot. Add a truant officer, and a smuggler, and the girls soon realize that a sister can be the best friend of all.
George and Martha hippo hoedown
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 278 libraries worldwide The sleepwalker: George is going to dance "Lord of the hippos" in a talent show and Martha is so worried that he'll make a fool of himself that she begins sleepwalking. The play's the thing: When George tries to hog the limelight by writing, directing and starring in his own play, Martha takes center stage and brings down the house. Costumed duo: George and Martha are determined to win first prize at the Happy Palms Costume Ball, but who will they be? Columbus and Queen Isabella? Romeo and Juliet? George and Martha Washington? The dance recital: Flushed with her success dancing the role of "The Happy Butterfly" at a ballet recital, Martha tries to get George to share her enthusiasm for the dance.
George and Martha games hippos play
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 275 libraries worldwide The badminton tournament: George has a chance to win the club's badminton championship, but he'll have to drop Martha as his partner. The caddy: Martha takes on an obnoxious miniature golf pro who will stop at nothing to beat her, but what he doesn't count on is Martha's secret weapon--her caddy, George. The roller derby: George and Martha square off against each other in a no-holds-barred race that threatens to bruise their ribs and their friendship. The sore loser: After being beaten by Martha at just about every game they play, George goes into a sulk.
Black X-mas
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 268 libraries worldwide When Billy was a young boy, he was abused by his mother. His mother cheats on his father and she ends up killing his father. For years Billy is kept in the attic while she and her lover start a "new" family. Billy's mother becomes pregnant and has a daughter. She is treated with love, a love which Billy has never experienced. After years in the attic, Billy comes out and brutally murders his mother and her lover. Now living in Billy's childhood home, a group of eight sorority sisters and their house mother find themselves being harassed by threatening and intimidating mystery phone-calls during Christmas Break. Suddenly, one of the girls goes missing, while the rest of the girls begin being murdered one by one.
SCTV. Volume 1. Network 90
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7 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 244 libraries worldwide The first nine episodes from the original series of 90-minute shows broadcast on NBC.
The adventures of Jimmy Neutron, boy genius. When pants attack
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 208 libraries worldwide Household chores are such a bore. To make life easier, Jimmy inserts a "smart chip" into his pants so they will fold and put themselves away. Jimmy invents a machine that zaps him of his genius. Next it's time to sell candy dor-to-door in the school's candy selling contest. Then Jimmy discovers the hard way that being an only child does have its advantages.
The adventures of Jimmy Neutron, boy genius. Time warp
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 201 libraries worldwide To settle an argument with Cindy about the radio, Jimmy brings the expert, Mr. Thomas Edison himself. When Jimmy's parents go off on a third honeymoon, Granny comes to stay with Jimmy. Next, Jimmy just has to have the 1,000 volume Encyclopedia of Infinate Knowledge. Then when Jimmy and his pals can't beat the heat, Jimmy devises a way to cool things down. Finally, to win the gold trophy in the school talent show, Jimmy invents a set of instruments that plays sounds as you think them.
Prince Charming
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 195 libraries worldwide "Prince Charming", is caught in a compromising situation with an alleged damsel in distress. As punishment for his indiscretion, John and his manservant, Rodney are cursed to remain a frog forever unless the prince can persuade a beautiful maiden to give him a kiss. Through a wrinkle in time, the two find themselves in 21st century Manhattan, where, they are restored to humans when John is kissed by Margo. But, in order to remain a human, John must get Margo to marry him. Alas, John isn't in love with Margo, but instead is enamored with a young lady named Kate.
The original television Christmas classics Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer ; Frosty the snowman ; Santa Claus is comin' to town ; with the little drummer boy ; and, Frosty returns
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 185 libraries worldwide Presents five animated Christmas tales as they originally aired on network television.
Breaking upwards
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 156 libraries worldwide Depicts two witty, charmingly klutzy and real New Yorkers but instead of falling in love, they're trying to fall out of love. Daryl and Zoe still care for each other, but the zip has gone out of their romance. They decide to craft a really good breakup instead of just saying goodbye. After all, they still like each other. So they date four days a week and see other people for the other three days. Simple, right? Not once their mothers and friends and would-be lovers get in on the act. more
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