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The harvest feast / by Juhlin, Emeli.;
In this Level 1 early reader, Jedi younglings Kai, Lys, and Nubs visit another planet to help the townspeople organize a festival that celebrates what it means to be thankful. But when their new friend reveals that her grandfather won't be joining the celebration because of a disagreement over the importance of traditions, they'll all be reminded that a holiday is best spent with those you love.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Readers (Publications); Jedi (Fictitious characters); Gratitude; Thanksgiving Day; Star Wars fiction.;
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The last black man in San Francisco [videorecording] / by Arnold, Tichina,1971-actor.; Birch, Thora,actor.; Epps, Mike,actor.; Fails, Jimmie,screenwriter,actor.; Glover, Danny,actor.; Majors, Jonathan,1989-actor.; Morgan, Rob,actor.; Richert, Rob,screenwriter.; Talbot, Joe,film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Wittrock, Finn,1984-actor.; Lions Gate Home Entertainment,publisher.;
Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Danny Glover, Tichina Arnold, Rob Morgan, Mike Epps, Finn Wittrock, Thora Birch.Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind. As he struggles to reconnect with his family and reconstruct the community he longs for, his hopes blind him to the reality of his situation.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; African American men; African American families; African Americans; Families; Gentrification; Squatters;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Louis Riel Day : the fur trade project / by Delaronde, Deborah L.,1958-; Dawson, Sheldon.;
"When a young boy is assigned a project about the fur trade by his teacher, he doesn<U+2019>t know who to turn to because his mom works all day. With help from his grandfather and the internet, they travel back in time and discover how the fur trade began, a new people emerged, the Métis<U+2019> role in the fur trade, Louis Riel and the Red River Resistance, and the reason behind a holiday named Louis Riel Day."-- Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Riel, Louis, 1844-1885; Fur trade; Métis; Métis;
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Allie, first at last / by Cervantes, Angela.;
Born into a family of over-achievers, fifth-grader Allie Velasco has never finished first in anything, and lately things have been going badly: her science project is ruined by a well-meaning student, her former best friend is hanging out with another girl--but now she is determined to win the Trailblazer contest with a photographic presentation about her great grandfather, the first Congressional Medal of Honor winner from their town.LSC
Subjects: Hispanic American families; Best friends; Contests; Self-confidence; Friendship; Elementary schools; Schools;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Smoke tree range / by Gooden, Arthur Henry,1879-1971.;
"Lee Cary came through the swirling dust and grit of a bitter sandstorm just in time to save Nan Page's life. Yet his chivalry might have been all for naught. Lee's grandfather, Jim Cary, is looking to expand his already impressive Smoke Tree Range, and he wants Nan's land--at any cost. For the first time in his life, Lee will have to take a stand against his own family--to rescue Nan, to do what's right, to become his own man"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Western stories.; Large type books.;
© 2013., Sagebrush,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Harvey holds his own / by Nelson, Colleen.; Anderson, Tara.;
"A plucky West Highland Terrier named Harvey is determined to protect his yard from an intruding animal. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie struggles to fit in at school, his friend Austin works to prevent his grandfather from losing his job at a retirement home, and new retirement home resident Josephine Fradette clings to her fierce individuality in the face of conformity. Finally, all characters both human and dog find resolution by standing up to adversity."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: West Highland white terrier; Dogs; Families; Older people; Human-animal relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A country Christmas / by Carter, Lisa(Lisa Cox),1964-author.;
The rancher and the city girl have nothing in common ... except the wedding that brings them together. Eager to prove herself to her family, Kelsey Summerfield is on board to plan her grandfather's upcoming wedding. But the bride's grandson, rancher Clay McKendry, is equally determined to keep the city girl's big ideas in check. When a series of disasters threaten to derail their grandparents' big day, will these two opposites put aside their differences ... and find their own happily-ever-after?
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories.; Man-woman relationships; Weddings;
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Icebreaker / by Graziadei, A. L.,author.;
Mickey James III is following in his father's (and grandfather's) skates by playing hockey at Hartland University, but he is not enjoying the situation: for one thing he is seriously depressed, unsure of anything, even whether he can make it as a hockey player (or wants to); more troubling his rival, Jaysen Caulfield, is also on the team and seems to bitterly resent him--and Mickey actually finds Jaysen very attractive and does not know how to deal with that.014-018.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Gay fiction.; Depression, Mental; Gays; Hockey players; Hockey; Self-confidence; Depression, Mental; Gays; Hockey players; Hockey; Self-confidence;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Reaching for the stars! [sound recording (CD)] / by Reid-Naiman, Kathy;
It's a beautiful day -- going for a walk -- Jarvis to Port Dover -- Love grows one by one -- Jack's house -- The truck song -- We're tapping -- Everybody says -- Maloney the pony -- Reaching for the stars -- The cold winds are blowing -- Hello rain -- Picking buttercups -- I went down into the barnyard -- Ducks in the millpond -- The pie song -- With a tick and a tock / My grandfather clock -- Horsey -- This is the boat -- Little boat -- The little cat -- Shake it to the east -- The meeting in the building -- Tom Thumb -- Goodbye my friends.
Subjects: Children's songs;
© c2005., Merriweather Records,
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The desolations of Devil's Acre / by Riggs, Ransom.;
The last thing Jacob Portman saw before the world went dark was a terrible, familiar face. Suddenly, he and Noor are back in his grandfather's house. Jacob doesn't know how they escaped from V's loop, but he does know one thing for certain: Caul has returned. Risen from the Library of Souls, Caul and his apocalyptic agenda seem unstoppable. Only one hope remains--deliver Noor to the meeting place of the seven prophesied ones, if they can decipher its secret location.LSC
Subjects: Occult fiction.; Orphanages; Monsters; Prophecy; Imaginary wars and battles; Soul;
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