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The orphan's secret library / by Peters, Glynis,author.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: THE ORPHAN'S HOMECOMING, ISBN 9780008665319. In this fourth entry of the 'Red Cross Orphans' series, Alice Carmichael finds herself at the mercy and kindness of strangers, miles from everything shes ever known, and soon finds that books become her purpose. Now, Alice must channel the courage of her favourite heroines to risk everything for her country. Because its only in writing her own story that Alice can seize the destiny her beloved books have taught her she deserves.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Books and reading; Libraries; Man-woman relationships; Orphans; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Marty. by Mann, Delbert,film director.; Blair, Betsy,actor.; Borgnine, Ernest,actor.; Minciotti, Esther,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Betsy Blair, Ernest Borgnine, Esther MinciottiOriginally produced by MGM in 1955.34- year old Bronx butcher Marty Piletti (Ernest Borgnine) remains as shy and uncomfortable around women today as on the day he was born. So when he meets Clara (Betsy Blair), a lonely schoolteacher, Marty's on top of the world. But when his friends and family continually find fault with Clara, even Marty begins to question his newfound love - until he discovers the courage to follow his heart. Winner of 4 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Screenplay.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion Pictures.; Drama.; Motion pictures.; Romance.;
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The secret book society : a novel / by Martin, Madeline,author.;
London, 1885: Trapped by oppressive marriages and societal expectations, three women receive a mysterious invitation to an afternoon tea at the home of the reclusive Lady Duxbury. Beneath the genteel facade of the gathering lies a secret book club--a sanctuary where they can discover freedom, sisterhood and the courage to rewrite their stories. Eleanor Clarke, a devoted mother suffocating under the tyranny of her husband. Rose Wharton, a transplanted American dollar princess struggling to fit the mold of an aristocratic wife. Lavinia Cavendish, an artistic young woman haunted by a dangerous family secret. All are drawn to the enigmatic Lady Duxbury, a thrice-widowed countess whose husbands' untimely deaths have sparked whispers of murder. As the women form deep, heartwarming friendships, they uncover secrets about their marriages, their pasts and the risks they face. Their courage is their only weapon in the oppressive world that has kept them silent, but when secrets are deadly, one misstep could cost them everything.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Book clubs (Discussion groups); Books and reading; Female friendship; Secrecy; Women;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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Rescue Dawn. by Herzog, Werner,film director.; Bale, Christian,actor.; Davies, Jeremy,actor.; Zahn, Steve,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Christian Bale, Jeremy Davies, Steve ZahnOriginally produced by MGM in 2007.Inspired by a true story and written and directed by Werner Herzog, "Rescue Dawn" tells the story Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale), an American pilot shot down over Laos during the Vietnam war, captured by the Vietcong and subjected to a hellish prison camp. What followed was one of the most remarkable and harrowing experiences of the entire war, an uncanny tale of camaraderie and betrayal, courage in the face of despair, and triumph over tragedy. Steve Zahn and Jeremy Davies also star.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Action and adventure films.; Drama.; War films.; Motion pictures.;
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I am Ruby Bridges / by Bridges, Ruby.; Smith, Nikkolas,1985-;
"When Ruby Bridges was six years old, she became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Told in the perspective of her six year old self and based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960, Ruby tells her story like never before. Embracing her name and learning that even at six years old she was able to pave the path for future generations, this is a story full of hope, innocence, and courage"--Provided by publisher.Ages 4-8.Grades K-1.LSC
Subjects: Bridges, Ruby; African American children; African Americans; School integration;
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Ring the bell [videorecording] / by Bond, Casey.; Chapman, Steven Curtis.; Miller, Mark.; Weber, Thomas.; Wolf, Nickolas.; ARC Entertainment (Firm); Provident Films.;
Music, Evan Mullen ; editor, Bryan Curb; director of photography, Samson Chan.Steven Curtis Chapman, Nickolas Wolf, Casey Bond, Robert Caso, Ashley Anderson McCarthy.Sometimes the next big thing isn't what you expect. Slick, big city sports agent Rob Decker has it all. But on his latest mission to sign a high school baseball superstar, Rob becomes stranded in a small town where the simplicity of life, and the faith of the people, stands in stark contrast to his own fast-paced, win-at-all-costs mindset. Torn between these two worlds, will Rob have the courage to let faith transform his life?MPAA Rating: PG.DVD; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Christian films.; Faith; Feature films.; Small cities; Sports agents; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2013., ARC Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Night raiders [videorecording] / by Letexier-Hart, Brooklyn,actor.; Nelson, Violet,actor.; Plummer, Amanda,actor.; Sipos, Shaun,1981-actor.; Tailfeathers, Elle-Máijá,actor.; Tarrant, Alex,actor.; Elevation Pictures,film distributor.;
Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, Brooklyn Letexier-Hart, Alex Tarrant, Amanda Plummer, Shaun Sipos, Violet Nelson.In the year 2043, in a dystopian future, a military occupation controls disenfranchised cities in post-war North America. Children are considered property of the regime, which trains them to fight. A desperate Cree woman joins an underground band of vigilantes to infiltrate a State children's academy and get her daughter back. A parable about the experience of the Indigenous peoples of North America, this is a female-driven sci-fi drama about resilience, courage and love.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Science fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Dystopias; Mothers and daughters; Rescues; Vigilantes;
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Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire / by August, John.;
When Arlo Finch moves to Pine Mountain, Colorado, he has no idea what's in store for him in this tiny town full of mystery and magic. When he joins the Rangers, Pine Mountain's version of the Boy Scouts, it leads him into adventures he never thought possible. Wilderness and magical powers collide throughout the beautiful, dense forest surrounding his new home, and as Arlo begins to learn the way of the Rangers, he also discovers courage, strength, and a destiny he never knew he possessed.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Magic; Scouting (Youth activity); Forests and forestry;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Heartstopper. [graphic novel] / by Oseman, Alice,author,illustrator.;
"Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick has even found the courage to come out to his mom.But coming out isn't something that happens just once, and Nick and Charlie try to figure out when to tell their friends that they're dating. Not being out to their classmates gets even harder during a school trip to Paris. As Nick and Charlie's feelings get more serious, they'll need each other more than ever."--Back cover.
Subjects: Gay comics.; Graphic novels.; High schools; Boys; Gays; Love in adolescence; Friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The Magnificent Seven. by Sturges, John,film director.; Bronson, Charles,actor.; McQueen, Steve,actor.; Brynner, Yul,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Charles Bronson, Steve McQueen, Yul BrynnerOriginally produced by MGM in 1960.Spectacular gun battles and epic heroes make "THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN" a legend among westerns. When Calvera (Eli Wallach) and his band of outlaws terrorize a poor Mexican village, the locals hire Chris Adams (Yul Brynner) and six other gunfighters to defend them. With time running out before Calvera's next raid, the heroic seven must prepare the villagers for battle and help them find the courage to take back their town...or die trying! James Coburn, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson also star.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Action and adventure films.; Western films.; Motion Pictures.; Motion pictures.;
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