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  The Fall of Death

  Rachel Lawson

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  What truly caused Blake's accident? He falls off the stage in the middle of a magic act? 
  He ends up in a lot of pain, with broken bones and bruised pride.

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  Marie Curie and Radioactivity

  Jordi Bayarri Dolz

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  At the start of the twentieth century, Marie Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist, stunned the scientific world. Her research led to the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. She also examined the most unusual property of these elements: radioactivity. This graphic biography follows Curie from her early life in Poland to her scientific education in France. It also spotlights her work with Pierre Curie and her efforts to treat wounded soldiers during World War I.

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  Alice Adams

  Booth Tarkington

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  "Alice Adams" is a novel written by Booth Tarkington and published in 1921. This captivating work received the 1922 Pulitzer Prize for the Novel1. Let's explore the world of Alice Adams:    Plot Summary:  The story revolves around the character of Alice Adams, a young woman with aspirations to climb the social ladder.  Set in a lower-middle-class household in an unnamed Midwest town shortly after World War I, the narrative follows Alice's journey.  She longs to win the affections of the wealthy young man Arthur Russell.  The novel delves into themes of social status, love, and personal transformation.  Key Moments:  Alice's attempts to fit in with the upper class lead to both humorous and poignant situations.  Her interactions with Arthur Russell become central to the plot.  The dance scene, where Alice faces embarrassment and tries to maintain appearances, highlights her struggle.  Adaptations:  Film Versions: "Alice Adams" was adapted into films in 1923 by Rowland V. Lee and more famously in 1935 by George Stevens.  Pulitzer Prize: The novel's recognition with the Pulitzer Prize solidified its place in literary history.  "Alice Adams" captures the complexities of social mobility and the human desire for acceptance. "

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  Dragon and Captain

  P. R. Allabach

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  What was Captain doing in Dragon' s sandbox? He was moping. Because he' d lost his ship.
  " Oh, no! I' ll help you find it! Come on!" Dragon said.
  " Where are we going?" Captain asked.
  " To my cave! I know I have a map there somewhere."
  Armed with a (toy watch) compass, a (paper towel tube) telescope, and a (handdrawn) map, Dragon and Captain set off on a great adventure.
  Dragon is a boy who always wears his dragon robe. And Captain is a boy with a three-sided hat. But as the boys' imaginations take over, we see them as they see themselves, and the backyard as the boys see it: a dark forest, a craggy cliff, and the immense sea.
  Illustrated like a comic book, this book is a fantasy-filled graphic novel for the picture book set.
  Can Dragon and Captain find the lost ship… before lunch?

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  X Volume 2: The Dogs Of War...

  Eric Nguyen, Duane Swierczynski

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  "When X attacks the notoriously corrupt narcotics squad known as ""The Dogs of War,"" the manipulative Lt. Setter fights back by pitting him against the last few honest cops in Arcadia... and X's battle escalates into a war for the soul of the city! 
   
  Collects issues #5–#8 of the series. Adapted from the issues and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. 
   
  Includes the disturbing story of ""the 'Rents,"" three murderous suburbanites! 
   
  Performed by Eric Messner, Rayner Gabriel, Natalie Van Sistine, Andrew James Spooner, Steven Carpenter, Gabriel Michael, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Stephanie Németh-Parker, James Lewis, Peter Holdway, James Konicek, Earl Fisher, Anthony Palmini, Bradley Foster Smith, Darius Johnson, David Engel, David Cui Cui, Evan Casey, James J. Johnson, Jean Rosolino, Jon Vertullo, Keith Richards, Ken Jackson, Keval Shah, Matthew Bassett, Matthew Pauli, Michael John Casey, Nanette Savard, Nickolette Kong, Nicole Perez, Nora Achrati, Patrick Boylan, Richard Rohan, Rob McFadyen, Sam Intrater, Scott McCormick, Shawn K. Jain, Sheree Wichard, Shravan Amin, Torian Brackett, Trei Taylor and Yasmin Tuazon."

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  Princesses and The Tiara Thief -...

  Terry Boucher

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  The Kingdom of Athanasia is all abuzz as Prince Kevin is about to marry Taryn, the beautiful girl who mysteriously appeared at the castle on Christmas Eve and stole his heart. Taryn also won the Queen’s admiration when she represented the kingdom on a mission to the tropical land of Jabalia, where she met Princess Jameela and her childhood friend and escort, Zuberi. Athanasia has a unique custom where they unveil the Princess Tiara in a formal ceremony a few days before the wedding. Princess Jameela and Zuberi arrive in the kingdom as guests for the wedding just before the Tiara Ceremony. On the night before the ceremony King Matthew, Kevin’s father, tells the young wedding party about the history of the tiara and how a jealous suitor almost ruined the wedding of Kevin’s great-grandfather to his new princess, who would become Kevin’s great-grandmother. The Tiara Ceremony goes off without a hitch, but afterward the Tiara is missing, having been stolen. Taryn and Kevin are distraught as they must have a tiara to crown the new princess at the wedding, which is just days away. But hope arises with a clue from the royal library, the very room where Kevin first fell in love with Taryn as they shared their love for stories. Will Taryn, Kevin, and their friends from Jabalia be able to find the thief and recover the tiara in time for the wedding? Adventure awaits our young friends as Taryn’s dream is about to come true.

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