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A New Lease of Death A New Lease of Death Ruth Rendell,Nigel Anthony The second book to feature the classic crime-solving detective, Chief Inspector Wexford. Some cases are impossible to bury. It's impossible to forget the violent bludgeoning to death of an elde… OL12094W
Mary Poppins comes back Mary Poppins comes back P. L. Travers,Mary Shepard Mary Poppins comes back on the end of a kite string, stays with the Banks family for a while, and then disappears on a merry-go-round horse. OL1737453W
The Iroquois The Iroquois Jeffrey Nelson History, customs and way of life of the Iroquois, a Native American people. A work aimed at young readers. OL17735173W
The devil's advocate The devil's advocate Morris West *The Devil's Advocate*, Morris West's best-selling novel, is a deft exploration of the meaning of faith. In an impoverished village in southern Italy, the life and death of Giacomo Nerone has inspire… OL1892487W
All the colors of the Earth All the colors of the Earth Sheila Hamanaka Reveals in verse that despite outward differences children everywhere are essentially the same and all are lovable. OL1897955W
Watership Down Watership Down Joe Sutphin,James Sturm,Richard Adams Watership Down is the compelling tale of a group of wild rabbits struggling to hold onto their place in the world—soon to be a BBC and Netflix animated miniseries starring James McAvoy, Nicholas Houl… OL2096536W
Rossinante reprend la route Rossinante reprend la route John Dos Passos Roman de voyage. Roman picaresque. OL27715583W
Les ruines Les ruines Smith, Scott Un thriller qui met en scène un groupe de touristes qui décide de partir à la découverte d'un mystérieux site archéologique maya au coeur du Mexique. Les vacanciers débarquent dans une jungle hostile… OL28766055W
Forbidden fires Forbidden fires Margaret C. Anderson A romance between two women, one of whom is a lesbian, the other who is not. The other considers lesbian practices a sin, yet her love is such that she cannot help herself. The setting is America and… OL2939758W
Indecent Deception Indecent Deception Lynne Graham Revenge is a dish best served cold... For one moment after Chrissy Hamilton overheard Blaze Kenyon making a cruel joke at her late mother's expense, she knew the heady sensation of revenge--but th… OL3773993W
Equal Rites Equal Rites Terry Pratchett Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels, consistent number one bestsellers in England, have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody along with Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas… OL453670W
Taken at the Flood Taken at the Flood Agatha Christie A few weeks after marrying an attractive young widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb blast in the London blitz. Overnight, the former Mrs. Underhay finds herself in sole possession of t… OL472279W
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh Robert C. O'Brien,Zena Bernstein Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest … OL5092623W
The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree Gail Gibbons As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities as a result of his apple tree. A recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works are included. OL51746W
Twilight Twilight Stephenie Meyer Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, a pair of star-crossed lovers whose forbidden relationship ripens against the backdrop of small-town suspicion and a mysterious coven of vampires. OL5720023W
The Old Man and the Sea The Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway *The Old Man and the Sea* is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordea… OL63073W
The Magician's Nephew The Magician's Nephew C.S. Lewis Digory let out a scream. “What's happened to Polly?” “Congratulate me, my dear boy,” said Uncle Andrew, rubbing his hands. “My experiment has succeeded. The little girl's gone – vanished – right out … OL71042W
The Alchemist The Alchemist Paulo Coelho Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the liv… OL796465W
Paradise Lost Paradise Lost John Milton John Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of in… OL810991W
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone J. K. Rowling Harry Potter #1 When mysterious letters start arriving on his doorstep, Harry Potter has never heard of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They are swiftly confiscated by his aunt and … OL82563W
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