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Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"When Jack's magical beans grow into the clouds, he discovers a giant, magical land. Your young readers will too, with this Short Tales adaptation. Green level for your beginning reader."--
22) Artisans
Author
Series
Publisher
Month9Books, LLC
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (300 pages).
Language
English
Description
In this dark southern gothic novel, a young woman meets a man who may be more than he seems. After the death of her mother, 17-year-old Rave Weathersby gives up her dream of becoming a fashion designer, barely surviving life in the South Carolina lowlands. To make ends meet, Raven works after school as a seamstress creating stunning works of fashion that often rival the great names of the day. Instead of making things easier on the high school senior,...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Straight from Arabian Nights, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp is adapted for your youngest readers. Follow Aladdin as he discovers the genie and true love in this Short Tale. Green level for your beginning reader."--
24) Sleeping Beauty
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Hidden in the woods is a castle that has been asleep for a hundred years. Only the handsome prince, and your young readers, can wake the sleeping princess and break the spell. Green level for your beginning reader."--
25) Puss in Boots
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"When the farmer's son was left the family cat, he didn't know what he would do to earn a living! But the cat had a plan, which young readers will find inspiring. Green level for your beginning reader."--
26) Little Mermaid
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Deep under the sea, the little mermaid imagined the human world. Finally, her day came to go to the surface, and even your youngest reader can tag along on her journey! Green level for your beginning reader."--
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 46 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
May Gibbs' famous children's classic The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie is also a popular children's ballet performed by the Dancers Company of the Australian Ballet School with guest artists from the Australian Ballet. This program includes a brief background of May Gibbs before entering into the magic realm of her characters - Snugglepot, Cuddlepie, Snake, Kookaburra and Ragged Blossom. The delightful ballet brings to life the enchanting...
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Language
English
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Description
The hilarious sequel to the #1 phenomenon Politically Correct Bedtime Stories. "If we can cleanse these stories and put an end to the lies our children are spoon-fed while being spoon-fed...the world may finally become a decent place for persunkind and other, equally important species." -- James Finn Garner Spurred by the overwhelming success of the million-copy bestseller, Politically Correct Bedtime Stories, James Finn Garner continues his quest...
Author
Publisher
Hampton Roads Publishing
Pub. Date
2005.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"This spellbinding story is inspired by the tenthcentury Iranian epic, the Sha{macron}hna{macron}mah (Persian Book of Kings), the crown jewel of Iranian literature. It's the tale of a poor maiden named Allusin who discovers a magical worm that enables her to weave so prodigiously that she brings great wealth and prestige to her family. As the worm grows in size, so does the quiet village of Kolallan, and the wealth of its people. Under the watchful...
30) Richard III
Publisher
Janus Films (The Criterion Collection)
Pub. Date
1955.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (160 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
In Richard III, director, producer, and star Laurence Olivier brings Shakespeare's masterpiece of Machiavellian villainy to ravishing cinematic life. Olivier is diabolically captivating as Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who, through a series of murderous machinations, steals the crown from his brother Edward. And he surrounds himself with a royal supporting cast, which includes Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, and Claire Bloom. Filmed in VistaVision...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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New York Times bestseller "An incomplete but highly compelling retelling . . . An action-packed, doom-haunted saga, full of vivid natural description."—New York Times Book Review
The Fall of Arthur recounts in verse the last campaign of King Arthur, who, even as he stands at the threshold of Mirkwood, is summoned back to Britain by news of the treachery of Mordred. Already weakened in spirit by Guinevere's infidelity
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Series
William Shakespeare's Star Wars volume 1
Publisher
Quirk Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Description
Retells the first Star Wars film, reimagining the saga of a wise knight, an evil lord, and a captive princess in iambic pentameter while conveying the valor and villainy of Shakespeare's greatest plays.
Author
Series
Grimmtastic girls volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
Red Riding Hood, who suffers from stage fright, must give a dramatic performance when she is lost in Neverwood Forest and encounters Wolfgang, who may be a member of the E.V.I.L. Society.
35) The tempest
Publisher
Ambrose Video
Pub. Date
1980.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (124 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. THE TEMPEST is a dramatic romance, weaving fancy and realism into a plot that speaks to audiences today. This timeless stage is set on an enchanted island, where an...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life, and death. A prince has a surprising awakening. A beauty fights like a beast. A boy refuses to become prey. A path to happiness is lost, then found again. Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"When the tiny mouse is caught by the huge lion, he begs to be freed. The lion laughs and lets him go, not knowing that his tiny captive will later save him! Find the moral to Aesop's fable in the easy-to-read, brilliantly illustrated Short Tales Fable The Lion and the Mouse. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 1-4."--
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Town Mouse decided to visit his cousin in the country. When Town Mouse sees how small Country Mouse's house is, he invites his cousin to the city to see how to live. Will Town Mouse and Country Mouse agree on the best way to live? Find the moral to Aesop's fable in the easy-to-read, brilliantly illustrated Short Tales Fable The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades...
39) Bully on the Bus
Author
Publisher
University of Queensland Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (144 pages)
Language
English
Description
An important story that will empower young children dealing with bullying that includes inventive ideas for overcoming it She's big. She's smart. She's mean. She's the bully on the bus. She picks on me and I don't like it. But I don't know how to make her stop. When the bully on the bus taunts seven-year-old Leroy and threatens him of worse to come, his teacher introduces him to the adventures in The Big Bad Book of Fairytales. Hidden throughout are...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"When the shepard boy is lonely and bored, he cries for help and the townspeople come running. After falling for the trick twice, the townspeople don't answer when a wolf really does appear! Find the moral to Aesop's fable in the easy-to-read, brilliantly illustrated Short Tales Fable The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 1-4."--
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