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"Haunted by the freak accident that killed their father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess escaped from their Maine hometown of Shirley Falls for New York City as soon as they possibly could. Jim, a sleek, successful corporate lawyer, has belittled his bighearted brother their whole lives, and Bob, a Legal Aid attorney who idolizes Jim, has always taken it in stride. But their long-standing dynamic is upended when their sister, Susan--the...
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Bannon brothers volume 2
Pub. Date
2012
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When two of her friends, thousands of miles apart, are struck down, Kenzie, an expert trainer of combat dogs, turns to Link Bannon, a high-level intelligence officer, for help in finding the truth--a dangerous mission that puts them in the path of an unhinged killer.
3) Rain man
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
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1 DVD (134 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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A callous young hustler living in California finds his father has died and left him only rose bushes and a '49 Buick convertible. Feeling cheated out of what he thinks should be his 3 million dollar inheritance, he kidnaps the autistic brother he never knew he had, and takes him on the ride of his life.
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"From debut author Asha Lemmie, a sweeping, heartrending coming-of-age novel about a young woman's quest for acceptance-and the unexpected ally that will change everything-in post-World War II Japan. Kyoto, Japan, 1948. "If a woman knows nothing else, she should know how to be silent. . . . Do not question. Do not fight. Do not resist." Such is eight-year-old Noriko "Nori" Kamiza's first lesson. She will not question why her mother abandoned her with...
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Underland chronicles volume 1
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When eleven-year-old Gregor and his two-year-old sister are pulled into a strange underground world, they trigger an epic battle involving men, bats, rats, cockroaches, and spiders while on a quest foretold by ancient prophecy.
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Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
c2009
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
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This delightful flip book by renowned author-illustrator team Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger celebrates all the wonderful things brothers and sisters can do together, from climbing trees and sharing snacks to playing sports and making music. After reading what brothers do best, simply flip the book over and enjoy the story again--from a sister's perspective!
10) Savvy
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Recounts the adventures of Mibs Beaumont, whose thirteenth birthday has revealed her "savvy"--a magical power unique to each member of her family--just as her father is injured in a terrible accident.
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Focus Features
Pub. Date
2005
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1 DVD (117 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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An emotionally charged story of two brothers who struggle to find their place within their family after one of them is sent to the war in Afghanistan. The responsible brother at war is missing in action and presumed dead. His less responsible brother gravitates toward his brother's presumed widow and cares for her. When the older brother returns from prison camp with post traumatic stress, he faces problems with his role and his brother's shift.
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Eager to help Mr. Pete the Baker make his delicious treats, Flat Stanley and Arthur participate in Mr. Pete's plan to reclaim his customers from a business rival.
14) Charlie & Mouse
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Charlie and Mouse volume 1
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Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and collecting rocks.
15) Fablehaven
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Fablehaven volume 1
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When Kendra and Seth go to stay at their grandparents' estate, they discover that it is a sanctuary for magical creatures and that a battle between good and evil is looming.
16) Ruby Holler
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Thirteen-year-old fraternal twins Dallas and Florida have grown up in a terrible orphanage but their lives change forever when an eccentric but sweet older couple invites them each on an adventure, beginning in an almost magical place called Ruby Holler.
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Publisher
Nickelodeon
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Kids will learn about relationship between siblings, welcoming new family members, and working out conflicts between sisters and brothers. Highlighted are the positive relationships shared between siblings of all ages featuring Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, Wonder Pets!, Ni Hao, Kai-lan, and Blue's Clues. included are the following two music videos from the hit pre-school show Team Umizoomi: Numbers Everywhere; and Acorn Flower Pattern.
18) The new puppy
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Upon getting a new puppy, siblings Jack and Anna come to experience both the fun and difficult aspects of having a pet.
19) The nest
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"Every family has its problems. But even among the most troubled, the Plumb family stands out as spectacularly dysfunctional. Years of simmering tensions finally reach a breaking point on an unseasonably cold afternoon in New York City as Melody, Beatrice, and Jack Plumb gather to confront their charismatic and reckless older brother, Leo, freshly released from rehab. Months earlier, an inebriated Leo got behind the wheel of a car with a nineteen-year-old...
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Where are the children? volume 2
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A lawyer turned successful podcaster, Melissa has recently married a man whose first wife died tragically, leaving him and their young daughter, Riley, behind. While Melissa and her brother, Mike, help their mom, Nancy, relocate from Cape Cod to the equally idyllic Hamptons, Melissa's new stepdaughter goes missing. Drawing on the experience of their own abduction, Melissa and Mike race to find Riley to save her from the trauma they still struggle...
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