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Brighter Days Ahead: Utopian Novels
Classics - St. Charles Public Library
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Classics - St. Charles Public Library
OBD Audiobook Classics - Adult
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Contemporary fiction. 'I walk'd about on the shore, lifting up my hands, and my whole being, as I may say, wrapt up in the contemplation of my deliverance . . . reflecting upon all my comrades that were drown'd, and that there should not be one soul sav'd but my self . . . ' Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilization? Here is the novel which has inspired countless imitations by lesser writers, none of which equal the...
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OBD Patron Picks Winter Reading 2022-2023 (Adult)
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"After Mary Lennox's parents pass away, she is sent to a large, isolated house in Yorkshire to live with an uncle she has never met. Ill-tempered, obstinate Mary dislikes her new home, but when she finds the key to a locked garden she realises there are fascinating secrets waiting to be uncovered at Misselthwaite Manor. With the help of new friends, Mary resolves to bring the neglected garden back to life - and her own transformation begins. This...
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"The foolish tortoise wants to move faster, so he decides to leave his heavy shell behind. But then he's too scared to walk anywhere! After some scary encounters, he retraces his steps, climbs back into his home, and bids the world a cheerful 'Good night'. Read along with the enclosed compact disc that contains a charming narration of this classic story!"--Page [4] of cover.
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The three-time World Cup champion celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport, recounting his inspiring rise to fame as illustrations depict his life and the story of a young athlete's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps.
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No single hero can defeat the evil trickster, Loki -- but with six of Earth's mightiest heroes combined, they stand a chance! Find out how Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and the Hulk all first met and what forces them to band together to form the Avengers!
19) Meet the Buddies
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The Buddies are known for their adventure-filled days, and in this story readers will get to know the pups as each one gears up for a brand-new day. Budderball starts his out with a breakfast fit for a king (or puppy), Mudbud takes his morning mudbath, B-Dawg shoots some hoops, Buddha goes to his mediation garden, and Rosebud picks out a cute new outfit. Then it's time for them to have some fun in the park. But when they cross the path of a greedy...
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