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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. The story primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion and obsession for the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan. Considered to be Fitzgerald's magnum opus, The Great Gatsby explores themes of decadence,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
First published in 1958, this novel tells the story of Okonkwo, the leader of an Igbo (Ibo) community who is banished for accidentally killing a clansman. The novel covers the seven years of his exile to his return, providing an inside view of the intrusion of white missionaries and colonial government into tribal Igbo society in the 1890s.
Author
Series
Warriors the new prophecy volume 3
Publisher
HarperCollins
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
The warrior cat Fireheart's determination to uncover the truth about another warrior's death leads him deep into danger, and reveals secrets that test the strength of clan loyalties.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1230L
Language
English
Description
Meet the boggarts, changelings, pixies, goblins and other creatures of Arthur Spiderwick's magical, fantastical world. From clever and informative introductory sections explaining essential preparations for your own faerie investigations and faerie world basics, to 6 exhaustive sections featuring 31 fabulous faerie species, to an addendum created by Jared Grace, the long-awaited companion to the Spiderwick Chronicles is sure to please any fan of the...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Language
English
Formats
Description
Candy manufacturer Willy Wonka has a contest and hides five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. All five ticket winners get a free tour of the mysterious Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of Wonka candy. Four of the children are nasty brats who are punished by Willie Wonka with various diabolical, but funny, methods. Only Charlie, a likeable child, wins the heart of the manufacturer.
8) Dreamkeeper
Pub. Date
19uu
Language
English
Description
A century old storyteller and his grandson, a troubled 17 year old boy, embark on a cross country journey toward self discovery. Like old Pete's wise tales themselves. Dreamkeeper is important and illuminating storytelling for the entire family
10) Charlotte's web
Publisher
Paramount Home Video
Pub. Date
[1979]
Language
English
Description
A video version of E.B. White's classic story of the friendship between a spider and a pig.
12) The Teddy bears
Series
Publisher
The Marshmallow Marketing Corporation
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
13) Clarissa
Publisher
Marsh Media
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
Clarissa, a plain brown cow who allows herself to be pushed around by all the other animals on her Wisconsin farm, helps a group of lost domestic animals find their way to the fair and demonstrates that she is bright, brave, and creative. Includes factual information on Wisconsin, farm life, dairy products, and fairs.
15) Mulan
Language
English
Description
When Mulan's aging father is drafted into the Imperial army to fight the invading Hun army, she disguises herself as a soldier and takes his place. Mulan's hilarious guardian dragon and lucky cricket are not enough to help her defeat the ruthless Hun leader; only by staying true to herself will she bring victory to her country and honor to her family.