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Seaton McLean
Saint Ralph
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in French and English and held by 480 libraries worldwide Ralph, a 14-year-old boy, has lost his father and his grandparents. His mother is also very ill. At school he is forced to join the track team, only to discover he has a talent for running. Soon he sets the goal of winning the 1954 Boston Marathon.
Owning Mahowny
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7 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 464 libraries worldwide Based on real events that occurred in between 1980 and 1982. Dan Mahowny is a quiet, unassuming assistant manager at a bank in Toronto. He is a compulsive gambler and runs up a massive debt with his bookie. Dan's bank responsibilities include approving loans. Needing to cover his debts, Dan starts approving loans to non-existent clients and adding hundreds of thousands of dollars to other accounts. As Dan's debts begin to grow into the seven figure range, his dealings become harder to hide, both from the authorities and from Belinda.
The good thief
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 419 libraries worldwide Bob is an aging American thief is living in the French city of Nice. Addicted to both heroin and gambling, Bob is in the midst of an extended personal losing streak when he rescues a new girl in town named Anne from her pimp. When the opportunity to steal a fortune in rare paintings from a Monte Carlo casino comes along, Bob hopes for a score big enough to let him retire from his life of crime. His only hindrances are Anne's man troubles and his nemesis, local police chief Roger.
A Child's Christmas in Wales
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10 editions published between 1987 and 1993 in English and held by 387 libraries worldwide We journey back in time to join Geraint in his exploits and adventures in the small Welsh village, sharing enchanting moments of humor, sadness and magic as he tells his grandson of Christmas past.
Lost in the Barrens
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6 editions published between 1990 and 2010 in English and held by 238 libraries worldwide Jamie, an orphan who must leave his upper-class boarding school to live with an uncle in the wilderness of Manitoba, Canada, has no idea of the incredible adventure that awaits him. During a hunting trip, he and Awasis, a Native American Indian boy, become separated from the group. Finding themselves lost and alone in the icy and dreaded wilderness called The Barrens, their struggle to survive against impending doom strips away their prejudice toward one another's cultures, and demands from them more courage, determination and trust than they ever thought they could muster.
White Fang 9 great adventure episodes
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 168 libraries worldwide White Fang the television series is an adaptation of Jack London's similarly titled novel, which has been heralded as one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. These are the exciting tales of a teenage boy, Matt Scott, who is devoted to his loyal canine companion White Fang, and the breathtaking adventures they share in the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains.
The good thief
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6 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 153 libraries worldwide Bob is an aging American thief is living in the French city of Nice. Addicted to both heroin and gambling, Bob is in the midst of an extended personal losing streak when he rescues a new girl in town named Anne from her pimp. When the opportunity to steal a fortune in rare paintings from a Monte Carlo casino comes along, Bob hopes for a score big enough to let him retire from his life of crime. His only hindrances are Anne's man troubles and his nemesis, local police chief Roger.
A Good tree
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2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 64 libraries worldwide Ignoring their father's warnings, three youngsters cut a Christmas tree from a neighbor's property. Later, overcome by guilt they take some of their prize presents to the neighbor who turns out to be an intriguing storyteller rather than a mean recluse.
Foolproof
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 57 libraries worldwide Kevin, Rob and Sam know how to make a heist foolproof. That's where Leo comes in. He's got his eye on $20 million in untraceable bonds, and he wants these three experts to get it for him. As a little insurance, he's holding their latest plan hostage until they deliver. The pressure is on, and with so much at stake, even friends can't trust each other.
White Fang the complete series
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 27 libraries worldwide White Fang the television series is an adaptation of Jack London's similarly titled novel. These are the tales of a teenage boy, Matt Scott, who is devoted to his loyal canine companion, White Fang, and the adventures they share in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains.
White Fang
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4 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide White Fang the television series is an adaptation of Jack London's similarly titled novel, which has been heralded as one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. These are the exciting tales of a teenage boy, Matt Scott, who is devoted to his loyal canine companion White Fang, and the breathtaking adventures they share in the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains.
The stone angel
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide At 90, Hagar Shipley may be considered old, but she hasn't stopped fighting. As her son and daughter-in-law take her to a nursing home, Hagar resists and remembers a lifetime of boldness and courage.
White Fang. Volume 3
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide White Fang the television series is an adaptation of Jack London's similarly titled novel, which has been heralded as one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. These are the exciting tales of a teenage boy, Matt Scott, who is devoted to his loyal canine companion White Fang, and the breathtaking adventures they share in the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains.
The curse of the Viking grave
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2 editions published between 1991 and 1993 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide An adventure set in Manitoba in 1937. Martin Connolly, who on the surface appears to be a respected authority on Viking archaeology, attempts to locate a lost Viking grave site. His true intentions, that of locating and stealing the "White Christ," an ancient amulet, are discovered by Jamie MacNair and his friend Awasis who are employed to act as guides.
Islands
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2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide A rebellious teenager is sent by her adopted parents to spend the summer with a woman who lives a solitary existence on an island. The two develop a friendship and understanding that allows the girl to return home determined to try to communicate with her family.
Race to freedom the underground railroad
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2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide "Atlantis Films is particularly proud of this Best Movie/Miniseries Cable ACE nominee. Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad is based on a little-recognized but extremely important part of U.S./Canadian history, when certain individuals, both black and white, stood up for their beliefs, putting their personal freedom on the line by helping gain the liberty of black slaves in the American South"--1994 Peabody Awards entry form excerpt.
White Fang
by Guy Mazzeo
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide
Formula 51 Formule 51
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide
The Concert stages of Europe
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1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Set in a rural northwoods town in 1954, this comical dramatization reveals the plight of a hapless boy whose mother wants him to become an internationally famous concert pianist, while his only goal in life is to become a Finn.
Destiny to order
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide An author's fictional characters come to life through a computer glitch. Not only has the girl of his dreams materialized, so has her ruthless boyfriend. more
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