John Kent Harrison
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"Based on a true story, Crossroads : a Story of Forgiveness follows a family struggling with a sudden loss as they face the future together. When the beloved wife and daughter of Bruce Murakami (Dean Cain) are killed in a tragic accident, he begins a desperate search to find out what actually happened. Aided by a determined lawyer (Peri Gilpin), Bruce discovers that they were innocent victims of a street racing incident and he begins a campaign to...
2) Creepshow
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"Five shocking yarns, each a virtuoso exercise in the ghouls-and-gags style of classic '50s horror comics."--Container.
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Hallmark hall of fame volume LVI
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The story of Pat Conroy's year of teaching at Yamacraw School on an island off the coast of South Carolina.
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Anne Shirley is thirteen years old and finds that life in Avonlea is never simple. Torn between her free-spirited nature and her own perceived need to become sensible, Anne finds that the journey toward her goal is fraught with confusion and more than a few unfortunate yet amusing mishaps.
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Lois met and fell in love with Bill Wilson, and when Bill returned from World War I, they married. Despite concerns over Bill's drinking, Lois believed he was destined for greatness. Bill's drinking spiraled out of control and soon his job, their home, even their dreams were gone. When Bill attained sobriety, he poured his time and energy into helping other drunks, which led to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Frustrated that Lois was not acknowledged...
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"With guidance and encouragement from her spirited new teacher Miss Stacy, Anne Shirley commits to her studies and earns a spot at Queen’s College in far-off Charlottetown. But when Anne departs for Queen’s, Matthew and Marilla feel a sudden emptiness in their lives, especially when Marilla’s failing eyesight and Matthew’s poor health make life more difficult on the farm. And in Charlottetown, Anne is overwhelmed by loneliness, city life,...
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"When astrophysicist Dr. Jack Murry disappears without a trace, his children, Meg and Charles Wallace, and neighbor Calvin O'Keefe, embark on a comsmic quest to find him. Guided by Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which the children travel to a distant planet and encounter a society controlled by an eveil force. They must trust themselves and each other if they are to rescue Dr. Murry and return home safely." --container
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"Irena Sendler was one of the most remarkable--and most unlikely--heroes of World War II, saving 2500 Jewish children during the German occupation of Poland. As a social worker, Irena had access to the Warsaw Ghetto, making it possible for her to rescue the daughter of a Jewish friend and safely hide the young girl with a Catholic family. Realizing that thousands of children were still in danger, Irena recruited sympathetic friends and co-workers...
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True to the beloved classic that has enchanted fans across the world for over a century, L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables brings to life the story of the determined, spirited little girl who touches the lives of everyone she meets. Starring Ella Ballentine, Sara Botsford, and Martin Sheen as Matthew.
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Anne Shirley is thirteen years old and finds that life in Avonlea is never simple. Torn between her free-spirited nature and her own perceived need to become sensible, Anne finds that the journey toward her goal is fraught with confusion and more than a few unfortunate yet amusing mishaps in L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables The Good Stars.